Practice Contours and Relief Features - 1.6 | 1. Interpretation of Topographical Maps | ICSE Class 10 Geography
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a contour line?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about elevation.

Question 2

Easy

What does a closed loop contour indicate?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what shape would represent an elevation.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What do contour lines indicate?

  • Distance
  • Elevation
  • Population

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what terrain maps show.

Question 2

True or False: A series of closely spaced contour lines indicates a gentle slope.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how steepness is depicted.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a map with contour lines where each line is 20 meters apart, calculate the total elevation gain if you travel from one contour to the fifth contour above it.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Multiply the contour difference by the contour interval.

Question 2

Interpret a topographical map showing contour lines with a steep area in the middle and gentle slopes on either side. Discuss what this indicates about the landscape.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on the spacing of contour lines and their shapes.

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