Map Reading Activity: Topography Map Reading Activity: Topography

Topography is the study of elevations on the land in relation Topography is the study of elevations on the land in relation
to each other. It includes all valleys, mountains and any sort to each other. It includes all valleys, mountains and any sort
of rise or dip in the ground. Topography is shown on the map of rise or dip in the ground. Topography is shown on the map
with lines radiating out form the sea level. The more lines in with lines radiating out form the sea level. The more lines in
between sea level and any point, the higher in elevation it is. between sea level and any point, the higher in elevation it is.
These lines are generally called contour lines. These lines are generally called contour lines.

For the activity below, match the figure in Column A to For the activity below, match the figure in Column A to
Column B. Write only the letter of your answer. Column B. Write only the letter of your answer.

Column A Column B Column A Column B

1 A 1 A

2 B 2 B

3 C 3 C

4 D 4 D

5 E 5 E

6 6 F
F