Practice - Contours and Relief Representation
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Practice Questions
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What do contour lines represent?
💡 Hint: Think about what the lines connect.
What does it mean if contour lines are close together?
💡 Hint: Consider the change in height over distance.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What do contour lines signify on a map?
💡 Hint: Think about what the lines connect on the map.
True or False: Wider contour lines represent steep slopes.
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of steep and gentle slopes.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a topographic map showing contour lines, determine the elevation difference between two points located at contour lines numbered 100m and 200m.
💡 Hint: Subtract the lower elevation from the higher one.
If you were tasked with planning a hiking trail using a topographical map, describe the considerations you would need to make regarding contour lines.
💡 Hint: Think about how different slopes and elevation changes affect hiker endurance.
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