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What do contour lines on topographic maps connect?
What do contour lines on topographic maps connect?
- Points of different elevation
- Points of equal distance
- Points of equal elevation (correct)
- Points of equal slope
What do close-together contour lines signify on a topographic map?
What do close-together contour lines signify on a topographic map?
- Flat terrain
- Steep slope (correct)
- Valley
- Gentle slope
How are cross-sections helpful in understanding terrain?
How are cross-sections helpful in understanding terrain?
- Displaying points of equal distance
- Providing a top-down view of the landscape
- Showing only flat terrains
- Representing elevation profile in 3D (correct)
What does a 20 m contour interval signify on a 1:50,000 scale map?
What does a 20 m contour interval signify on a 1:50,000 scale map?
How is a cross-section constructed on a map?
How is a cross-section constructed on a map?
What type of terrain do far-apart contour lines suggest?
What type of terrain do far-apart contour lines suggest?
Why do topographic maps use contour lines?
Why do topographic maps use contour lines?
What is vertical exaggeration used for in drawing cross-sections?
What is vertical exaggeration used for in drawing cross-sections?
How is vertical exaggeration calculated?
How is vertical exaggeration calculated?
What does intervisibility refer to in geographic terms?
What does intervisibility refer to in geographic terms?
How is intervisibility determined when assessing it through a cross-section?
How is intervisibility determined when assessing it through a cross-section?
What does gradient measure in geography and engineering applications?
What does gradient measure in geography and engineering applications?
How is gradient calculated?
How is gradient calculated?
In a gradient ratio of 1:30, what does this indicate?
In a gradient ratio of 1:30, what does this indicate?
Why are concepts like vertical exaggeration, intervisibility, and gradient crucial in geographic studies and engineering?
Why are concepts like vertical exaggeration, intervisibility, and gradient crucial in geographic studies and engineering?
What is the purpose of vertical exaggeration in drawing cross-sections?
What is the purpose of vertical exaggeration in drawing cross-sections?
How is vertical exaggeration calculated in drawing cross-sections?
How is vertical exaggeration calculated in drawing cross-sections?
What does intervisibility assess in geographic terms?
What does intervisibility assess in geographic terms?
How is gradient defined in geography and engineering applications?
How is gradient defined in geography and engineering applications?
Why is gradient measurement significant in geographic and engineering studies?
Why is gradient measurement significant in geographic and engineering studies?
In a 1:30 gradient ratio, what does this indicate?
In a 1:30 gradient ratio, what does this indicate?
What does a gradient of 1:50 signify?
What does a gradient of 1:50 signify?
What role does intervisibility play in geographic analysis and planning?
What role does intervisibility play in geographic analysis and planning?
What do close-together contour lines typically indicate on a topographic map?
What do close-together contour lines typically indicate on a topographic map?
On a topographic map, far-apart contour lines are most likely to represent which type of terrain?
On a topographic map, far-apart contour lines are most likely to represent which type of terrain?
What does a 5 m contour interval signify on a 1:10,000 scale map?
What does a 5 m contour interval signify on a 1:10,000 scale map?
In a cross-section of a landscape, how are changes in terrain visualized?
In a cross-section of a landscape, how are changes in terrain visualized?
What is the primary purpose of constructing a cross-section on a map?
What is the primary purpose of constructing a cross-section on a map?
How does a 1:50,000 scale map differ from a 1:10,000 scale map in terms of contour intervals?
How does a 1:50,000 scale map differ from a 1:10,000 scale map in terms of contour intervals?
What do contour lines on topographic maps connect?
What do contour lines on topographic maps connect?
What does a close spacing between contour lines suggest on a topographic map?
What does a close spacing between contour lines suggest on a topographic map?
On a 1:50,000 scale topographic map, what does each contour line typically represent in terms of elevation change?
On a 1:50,000 scale topographic map, what does each contour line typically represent in terms of elevation change?
When contour lines are far apart on a topographic map, what type of terrain are they likely representing?
When contour lines are far apart on a topographic map, what type of terrain are they likely representing?
How does a cross-section help in understanding the terrain on a map?
How does a cross-section help in understanding the terrain on a map?
What does selecting a line across the map allow you to do when constructing a cross-section?
What does selecting a line across the map allow you to do when constructing a cross-section?
On a 1:10,000 scale map, what is the contour interval typically?
On a 1:10,000 scale map, what is the contour interval typically?
What does vertical exaggeration aim to achieve in drawing cross-sections?
What does vertical exaggeration aim to achieve in drawing cross-sections?
How is intervisibility determined when analyzing terrain?
How is intervisibility determined when analyzing terrain?
In the context of geography and engineering, what does gradient represent?
In the context of geography and engineering, what does gradient represent?
How can the vertical exaggeration be calculated in a cross-section?
How can the vertical exaggeration be calculated in a cross-section?
What does a gradient of 1:30 indicate in geography and engineering?
What does a gradient of 1:30 indicate in geography and engineering?
What is the primary purpose of drawing sight lines between points in intervisibility assessment?
What is the primary purpose of drawing sight lines between points in intervisibility assessment?
How do contour lines contribute to understanding terrain features on maps?
How do contour lines contribute to understanding terrain features on maps?
Why is understanding gradient important in geographic and engineering applications?
Why is understanding gradient important in geographic and engineering applications?
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