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Topographic maps & contour lines

Geography · Map skills

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About this practice set

Topographic maps & contour lines is a Geography diagram-labelling set (Map skills) with 5 diagrams. Type the label for each part and get instant feedback.

What you will be asked

  • In the topographic map, what does each closed loop represent?
  • Where is the highest elevation on this map?
  • Contour lines that are close together indicate:
  • What is the contour interval if lines are labelled 50 and 100 m?
  • A contour line that never closes within the map usually indicates: