Topographic Interpretation
Geography ⇒ Geographical Skills and Techniques
Topographic Interpretation starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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A topographic map shows a region with many closely spaced contour lines. What does this indicate about the terrain?
A topographic map shows a river flowing from grid reference 2345 to 2367. In which direction is the river flowing?
Describe how to determine the direction of a slope using contour lines on a topographic map.
Describe the method to measure the straight-line distance between two points on a topographic map.
Describe the process of interpreting drainage patterns from a topographic map.
Explain how to identify a settlement on a topographic map.
Explain how to identify a waterfall on a topographic map.
Explain the difference between a four-figure and a six-figure grid reference.
Explain the method to calculate the area of a region on a topographic map.
Explain the significance of the scale in a topographic map.
If a topographic map has a scale of 1:50,000, what does 1 cm on the map represent on the ground?
If the contour interval is 20 meters and there are 5 contour lines between two points, what is the difference in elevation between the points?
If the scale of a map is 1:25,000, what is the ground distance represented by 4 cm on the map?
Name any two conventional symbols used in topographic maps and their meanings.
On a topographic map, what does the color blue generally represent?
What does the presence of V-shaped contour lines pointing uphill indicate?
What does the term 'spot height' mean in topographic interpretation?
What is a topographic map?
What is the function of the legend on a topographic map?
What is the main difference between a ridge and a spur as shown by contour lines?
