Topographic Maps Flashcards

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What are Elevation and Slope?

A

Two elements that determine how landforms appear and connect

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2
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What is a contour line?

A

The indication of the difference in elevation of the terrain

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3
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What is a contour interval?

A

The vertical distance between adjacent lines

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4
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What does a gentle slope look like on a topographic map?

A

The contour lines are farther apart from eachother

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5
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What does a steep slope look like on a topographic map?

A

The contour lines are closer to eachother

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6
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What does a concave look like on a topographic map?

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The contour lines are closely spaced at the top and widely spaced at the bottom

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7
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What does a convex look like on a topographic map?

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The contour lines are widely spaced at the top and closely spaced at the bottom

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8
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What are the different types of mountains?

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Gentle, steep, concave, convex, saddle, gully, spur, ridge, depression & cliff.

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