Practice Topographic Maps - 2.3 | Chapter: Geographic Skills | IB MYP Grade 10 – Individuals & Societies (Geography)
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What do contour lines on a topographic map represent?

💡 Hint: Think about what 'contour' indicates in geography.

Question 2

Easy

When the contour lines are close together, what does it indicate?

💡 Hint: Recall our mnemonic 'Close means Climb'.

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Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does a closely spaced contour line signify?

  • A flat area
  • A steep slope
  • A valley

💡 Hint: Remember our mnemonic about proximity.

Question 2

True or False: Circular contour lines always indicate a valley.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about what circular patterns represent.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Given a topographic map with contour intervals of 20 meters, determine the elevation of a point marked at 3 contour lines above sea level.

💡 Hint: Remember to multiply the number of lines by the interval.

Question 2

Assuming a slope on a map runs from 200 meters to 400 meters over a distance of 2 kilometers, calculate the overall slope gradient.

💡 Hint: Consider the change in height over the horizontal distance.

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