Topographic Maps Test Review

A(n) _________________ map shows the physical features of an area of land including elevation.

A(n) _________________ line connects points of equal elevation on a topographic map.

A bold or thicker line that generally appears every fifth contour line is known as a(n) _________________ line.

The _________________ is the change in elevation from one contour line to another.

A specific type of contour lines marked with little “teeth” that represents a depression or basin are called ________________.

A(n) ______________________ is an area of land that has a lower elevation than the land that surrounds it.

____________________ are physical features on the surface of the Earth.

A(n) ____________________ is an aerial view of land that is used to study the effects of weathering and erosion.

A tool on a topographic map that shows the direction by which the map is being viewed is called a _________________.

The _________________ is the height above a given level (general sea level).