Video 4: How to Read and Interpret Contour Lines
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- Q1What do contour lines on a topographic map represent?Wind directionPrecipitationElevationTemperature30s
- Q2According to the speaker, what does it mean when contour lines are closer together?The slope is flatThe slope is steeperThere is a river nearbyThe area is forested30s
- Q3What do 'v' shapes in contour lines represent?Points uphillFlat terrainPoints downhillValleys30s
- Q4What do hashers on a topographic map indicate?Change in elevationRoadsCultural sitesWater bodies30s
- Q5What does it mean when contour lines never cross or touch each other?There is a forestEvery point along a contour line has the same elevationThere is a valleyThey represent different elevations30s
- Q6How can the steepness of a slope be determined by observing contour lines?Contour lines indicate flat terrainContour lines have no relation to slopeCloser contour lines indicate a steeper slopeFarther contour lines indicate a steeper slope30s
- Q7What is the purpose of using contour lines on a topographic map?To indicate climate zonesTo show political boundariesTo display vegetation typesTo view a landscape in three dimensions30s
- Q8Which software tool is used to view Earth satellite imagery in the video?Microsoft ExcelGoogle Earth ProAutoCADPhotoshop30s