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Contour lines

Quiz by Maya Sankaran

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8 questions
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  • Q1
    The word _____ is used by geographers to describe the shape of the land.
    Height
    Aspect
    Relief
    Type
    20s
  • Q2
    There are ___ ways of showing height on a map.
    6
    52
    10
    3
    20s
  • Q3
    Contour lines are lines that connect points of equal ________ on a map.
    elevation
    precipitation
    temperature
    population
    20s
  • Q4
    ____ usually shows the highest land on layer colouring.
    Red
    Pink
    Brown
    Green
    20s
  • Q5
    Contour lines that are close together on a map indicate ________.
    dense vegetation
    urban areas
    flat terrain
    steep terrain
    20s
  • Q6
    ______ are points plotted on a map showing the height of the land.
    Coordinates
    Dots
    Spot Heights
    Trig Points
    20s
  • Q7
    Contour lines that are spaced far apart on a map indicate ________.
    water bodies
    gentle slopes
    canyons or gorges
    mountain peaks
    20s
  • Q8
    Contour lines are used to represent changes in ________ on a topographic map.
    vegetation
    elevation
    latitude
    distance
    20s

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