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Chapter 8 Review
1. A ______Plateau________ is an area of high elevation that has a relatively level surface.
2. A ______Plain_________ is a landform made up of relatively flat, low land.
3. Can a contour line on a topographic map connect a point with an elevation of 100 feet to a point with an elevation
of 110 feet? Explain why or why not.
Contour line never cross. One point on a topographic map can NOT represent two different elevations _
4. An areas elevation is given in relation to its height above or below _____Sea level________________________.
5. The difference in elevation between an areas ____Highest point_____ and ______Lowest point__ is an areas relief.
6. On a topographic map, ___Contour Lines________________________ connects points of equal elevation.
7. The change in elevation from one contour line to the next is called a ________Contour Interval____________
8. Closely spaced contour lines indicate ________Steep Slope_________________________
9. How does a topographic map differ from a road map?
Topographic maps are designed to show elevations and relief.
Road maps are designed to show roads and give directions
10. Louisiana is part of what landform region? Coastal Plain
11. What is the major difference between a coastal plain and an interior plain?
Coastal plains are located along a coastline and interior plains can be found in the central United States.
12. What do V-shaped contour lines pointing downhill indicate a Ridge line. V-shape contour lines pointing uphill
indicate a valley _________________________
13. On topographic maps, mapmakers use contour lines to represent? ______Lines of equal elevation.
14. How can index contours be identified?
Index contours can be found at every 5th contour line. They are darker than the others.
Sketch a topographic to represent the following:
Look over all handouts, notes , and lessons 1 and 3 in your book !!
50% of the test will cover reading a topographic map .