Contour Lines

Q. What is the difference in height between a high point and a low point on earth’s surface called?

1. Plain
2. Relief
3. Alleviate
4. Contour

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Which among the following can be inferred from the contour lines of the following image?

1. Steep slope
2. Gentle slope
3. Pointy top
4. Flat top

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> What does the following contour represent?

1. Conical hill with steep slope
2. Mountain
3. Plateau
4. Conical hill with gentle slope

Q. Choose the option that best denotes the correct statements.

1. Contours: Imaginary lines drawn on maps, connecting those places having equal elevation above sea level.
2. Contour values: Darker than the rest of the contour lines, with the altitude value labelled.
3. Contour interval: Difference of the successive contours.
4. Index contours: Prevailing climate along a particular contour line.

1. (1) and (3)
2. (2) and (4)
3. (1), (2), and (3)
4. Only (1)

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> A line passing through the peak point of the contour drawing is called ______.

1. Peak contour
2. Section line
3. Section contour
4. Contour line