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Multiple choice evs - i maps - our companions maps and its study contour maps and landforms distributional maps

Which of the following is used to refer to the height of a point on the ground above the mean sea level?

  1. Triangulated height

  2. Spot height

  3. Relative height

  4. Bench mark
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A spot height is an exact point on a map with an elevation recorded beside it that represents its height above a given datum. In the UK this is the Ordnance Datum. Unlike a bench-mark, which is marked by a disc or plate, there is no official indication of a spot height on the ground although, in open country, spot heights may sometimes be marked by cairns. In geoscience, it can be used for showing elevations on a map, alongside contours, benchmarks, etc.

Multiple choice evs - i maps - our companions maps and its study contour maps and landforms distributional maps

The triangulated height is generally used to indicate _____________.

  1. plateaus

  2. ridges

  3. mountain peak

  4. plains
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The triangulated height is generally used to indicate mountain peak.

Triangulation pillars are used by map makers. They are real concrete pillars that are placed at particular places which are usually the tops of hills or mountains.

Multiple choice evs - i maps - our companions maps and its study contour maps and landforms distributional maps

Sopt height is represented by a ____ in the map.

  1. triangle

  2. circle

  3. square

  4. dot
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Sopt height is represented by a dot in the map.

A spot height is an exact point on a map with an elevation recorded beside it that represents its height above a given datum. In the UK this is the Ordnance Datum. Unlike a bench-mark, which is marked by a disc or plate, there is no official indication of a spot height on the ground although, in open country, spot heights may sometimes be marked by cairns. In geoscience, it can be used for showing elevations on a map, alongside contours, bench marks, etc.

Multiple choice evs - i maps - our companions maps and its study contour maps and landforms distributional maps

A spot height gives information about the ____________________.

  1. height of a specific point only

  2. height of the relief feature

  3. height of a mountain peak

  4. none of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A spot height gives information about the height of a specific point only.
A spot height is an exact point on a map with an elevation recorded beside it that represents its height above a given datum.

Multiple choice evs - i maps - our companions maps and its study contour maps and landforms distributional maps

In steep slopes the difference between maximum and minimum height is represented by letter 'r' which indicates ____________.

  1. bench mark

  2. spot height

  3. triangulated height

  4. relative height
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

In steep slopes the difference between maximum and minimum height is represented by letter 'r' which indicates relative height.

Relative Height is a concept used in visual and artistic perspective where distant objects are seen or portrayed as being smaller and higher in relation to items that are closer.

Multiple choice evs - i maps - our companions maps and its study contour maps and landforms distributional maps

Why Contour lines are useful ?

  1. Show the shape of the land surface (topography) on a map.

  2. Joins points of equal elevation , above a given level.

  3. Both A and B.

  4. None of the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Contour lines are useful because they allow us to show the shape of the land surface (topography) on a map. The two diagrams below illustrate the same island. The diagram on the left is a view from the side (cross profile view)such as you would see from a ship offshore.

Multiple choice evs - i maps - our companions maps and its study contour maps and landforms distributional maps

Define the characteristics of Contours _________________.

  1. Contour lines must close , not necessarily in the limits of the plan.

  2. Widely spaced contour indicates flat surface.

  3. Closely spaced contour indicates steep slope ground.

  4. All of the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The characteristics of contour lines which help in plotting or reading a contour map are as follows;
1) Contour lines must close, not necessarily in the limits of the plan.
2) The horizontal distance between any two contour lines indicates the amount of slope and varies inversely on the amount of slope.
3) Widely spaced contour indicates a flat surface.
4) Closely spaced contour indicates a steep slope ground.

Multiple choice evs - i maps - our companions maps and its study contour maps and landforms distributional maps

What are the characteristics of Contour lines ?

  1. Steep slopes.

  2. Gentle slopes

  3. Summits.

  4. All of the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Contour lines are used to represent various landforms, including steep slopes (lines close together), gentle slopes (lines far apart), and summits (closed concentric circles). Therefore, all these features are characterized by contour lines.