Topography Review

  1. A line on a topographic map that connects points of equal elevation.
    Contour line
  2. What is the name for every 5th contour line on a topographic map that is darkened and labeled with the elevation?
    Index contour
  3. When contour lines form a V or U shape it usually indicates the presence of a __________.
    Stream or river
  4. A point on a topographic map (usually not on a contour line) labeled with a specific elevation and usually has a triangle, BM, or + symbol next to it indicates a/an ________.
    Benchmark
Author
LJHS_Henry
ID
167367
Card Set
Topography Review
Description
Topographic map rules and vocabulary review
Updated