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- 1. Multiple Choice
Gradient means..
The slope/steepness
The width
Contour line
- 2. Multiple Choice
If the lines are far apart, it means it is a slow or ________________ rise/drop
Gradual
Steep
- 3. Multiple Choice
If the lines are close together on the map, it means that the rise/drop is ________________
Steep
Gradual
- 4. Multiple ChoiceIf contour lines are close together, then the slope isgentlesteepflatgoing up and down
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the curved lines on a topographic map called?contour linescontour intervalsslopeelevation
- 6. Multiple ChoiceDetermine the contour interval:5 m10 m15 m20 m
- 7. Multiple Choice
The gradient between location A and location B is approximately
0.04 ft/mi
25 ft/mi
40 ft/mi
50 ft/mi
- 8. Multiple Choice
What is the approximate gradient from point A to point B on the island?
1000 ft/mi
1250 ft/mi
2000 ft/mi
2500 ft/mi
- 9. Multiple Choice
What is the approximate gradient from point A to point B on the map?
25 feet per mile
50 feet per mile
75 feet per mile
100 feet per mile
- 10. Multiple Choice
What is the approximate gradient along the straight dashed line between points X and Y?
50 m/km
100 m/km
150 m/km
300 m/km
- 11. Multiple Choice
What is the approximate gradient between point X and point Y?
10 ft/mi
20 ft/mi
40 ft/mi
80 ft/mi
- 12. Multiple Choice
What is the gradient between points A and B?
1 m/km
2 m/km
10 m/km
20 m/km
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which description best compares the gradients of this hill?
AE and EB have the same gradient.
AE has a steeper gradient than EB.
CE has a steeper gradient than ED.
CE and AE have the same gradient.
- 14. Multiple Choice
What is the approximate gradient between X and Y?
15 ft/mi
20 ft/mi
30 ft/mi
60 ft/mi
- 15. Multiple Choice
What is the gradient along the straight line between points A and B?
10 ft/mi
20 ft/mi
25 ft/mi
35 ft/mi
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