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Topographical Maps

Question
CBSEENGE11011708

Study the contour pattern and answer the following questions :

1. Name the geographical feature formed by contours.

2. Find out the contour interval on the map.

3. Find out the map distance between E and F and convert it into the ground distance.

4. Name the type of slope between A and B; C and D and E and F.

5. Find out the direction of E, D and F from G.

Solution
  1. Plateau
  2. 100 m.
  3. 2 cm. Ground distance is 4 km.
  4. Between A and B slope is gentle. Between C and D is irregular. Between E and F is gentle.
  5. From G the direction of E is north-west, D is on the North and F is in South.