Topographic Maps (Grade 11 NSC Matric Geography): Quizzes
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10 questions from this quiz
What colour do contour lines appear on topographic maps?
What colour do contour lines appear on topographic maps?
Brown
What is the typical contour interval on standard topographic maps?
What is the typical contour interval on standard topographic maps?
20 metres
What do closely spaced contour lines indicate?
What do closely spaced contour lines indicate?
Steep slopes
On a convex slope, how does the steepness change as you climb higher?
On a convex slope, how does the steepness change as you climb higher?
Becomes less steep
How are contour lines spaced on a concave slope from bottom to top?
How are contour lines spaced on a concave slope from bottom to top?
Wide at bottom, closer at top
Which direction do valley contour lines point?
Which direction do valley contour lines point?
Uphill towards higher elevations
Which direction do spur contour lines point?
Which direction do spur contour lines point?
Downhill towards lower elevations
What is a mesa?
What is a mesa?
A flat-topped hill wider than tall
How does a butte differ from a mesa?
How does a butte differ from a mesa?
It is higher than it is wide
What feature distinguishes a poort from a pass?
What feature distinguishes a poort from a pass?
Poorts often contain rivers