Maps Flashcards
1
Q
What are contour lines on a map?
A
They’re the orange lines all over the map
2
Q
What do contour lines tell you?
A
Height of the land - by the no. marked on them
Steepness of the land - by how close together they are
Where the river comes from - the v-shape formed when contour lines cross points to the rivers source
3
Q
What on a map is evidence for a waterfall?
A
They’re marked on maps, but also; black, blocky lines showing a cliff and close contour lines are evidence
4
Q
What on a map is evidence for a rivers upper course?
A
Nearby land is high
River crosses many contour lines in short distance - steep
The rivers narrow - thin blue line
5
Q
What on a map is evidence for a rivers lower course?
A
Nearby land is low Rivers wide - thick blue line It would join a river/lake It will have large meanders Crosses contour lines rarely - showing a gentle slope/gradient
