Description : Two contour lines, having the same elevation (a) Cannot cross each other (b) Can cross each other (c) Cannot unite together (d) Can unite together*
Last Answer : (d) Can unite together*
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following (A) The contour lines having the same elevation cannot unite and continue as one line (B) A contour can not end abruptly, but must ultimately close itself not ... slope at a point on a contour is at right angles to the contour (D) All the above
Last Answer : (D) All the above
Description : Contour lines of different elevations can unite to form one line, only in the case of (A) A vertical cliff (B) A saddle (C) A water shed line (D) A hill top
Last Answer : (A) A vertical cliff
Description : On a topographic map, lines that connect points of the same elevation are termed: w) benchmarks x) bathymetric lines y) contour lines z) isobars
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- CONTOUR LINES
Description : Accuracy of elevation of various points obtained from contour map is limited to (A) ½ of the contour interval (B) ¼ th of the contour interval (C) rd of the contour interval (D) th of the contour interval
Last Answer : (A) ½ of the contour interval
Description : An imaginary line joining the points of equal elevation on the surface of the earth, represents (A) Contour surface (B) Contour gradient (C) Contour line (D) Level line
Last Answer : (C) Contour line
Description : Select the correct statement. (A) A contour is not necessarily a closed curve. B) A contour represents a ridge line if the concave side of lower value contour lies towards the higher value contour ... each other except in case of an overhanging cliff (D) All of the above statements are correct
Last Answer : (C) Two contours of different elevations do not cross each other except in case of an overhanging clif
Description : Why is it impossible that two contour lines will cross on the maps you have drawn?
Last Answer : As two contour line are of different heights, it would be impossible for two contour lines to cross. But, the problem is when it comes to printing map details.If two contour lines cross (touch) it means ... of the map. The symbol for cliffs should be shown on the map's legend printed on most maps.
Description : Contour line is the imaginary line joining places of equal : (1) Rainfall (2) Humidity (3) Elevation (4) Temperature
Last Answer : (3) Elevation Explanation: Contour line is a line on a map or chart joining points of equal height (elevation) or depth. Closely spaced contour lines indicate a steeper grade than the more loosely spaced lines.
Description : A point of known or assumed elevation on a topographic map is termed: w) benchmark x) contour line y) bathymetric point z) none of these
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- BENCHMARK
Last Answer : Elevation
Description : A series of closely spaced contour lines represents a (A) Steep slope (B) Gentle slope (C) Uniform slope (D) Plane surface
Last Answer : (A) Steep slope
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) For nautical purposes, low water level is generally referred to by the navigators (B) The depth of the bed of the sea from the surface of water is ... (C) The contour lines on the bed of a water body are called fathoms (D) All the above
Description : For preparation of a contour plan for a route survey (A) Method of squares is used (B) Method of trace contour is used (C) Method of cross profile is used (D) Indirect method of contouring is used
Last Answer : (C) Method of cross profile is used
Description : Cross-staff is used for (A) Setting out right angles (B) Measuring contour gradient (C) Taking levels (D) Measuring distances
Last Answer : (A) Setting out right angles
Description : In the cross-section method of indirect contouring, the spacing of cross-sections depends upon (i) Contour interval (ii) Scale of plan (iii) Characteristics of ground The correct answer is (A) Only (i) (B) (i) and (ii) (C) (ii) and (iii) (D) (i), (ii) and (iii)
Last Answer : (D) (i), (ii) and (iii)
Description : Select the correct statement. . A) Contour interval on any map is kept constant. (B) Direct method of contouring is cheaper than indirect method. (C) Intervisibility of points on a contour map cannot be ascertained. (D) Slope of a hill cannot be determined with the help of contours.
Last Answer : (A) Contour interval on any map is kept constant.
Description : Traveler's site to unite and travel together?
Last Answer : That’s a great question. Hope we get some answers. I’m sure you meant couchsurfing, not coachsurfing.
Description : Which of the countries is an example of 'coming together' federation? (a) Unite States of America (b) India (c) Spain
Last Answer : Which of the countries is an example of 'coming together' federation? (a) Unite States of America (b) India (c) Spain (d) Belgium
Description : In a flow net (A) Flow lines and equipotential lines cross each other at right angles (B) Fields are rectangles whose length is twice the breadth (C) Smaller the dimensions of the field, ... gradient and velocity of flow through it (D) For homogeneous soil, the curves are smooth and circular
Last Answer : Option A
Description : Contour interval on a map sheet denotes (a) Vertical distance of contour lines above the datum plane (b) Vertical distance between two successive contour lines (c) Slope distance between two successive contour lines (d) Horizontal distance between two successive contour lines
Last Answer : (b) Vertical distance between two successive contour lines
Description : How do you interpret contour lines?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : What do contour lines mean?
Last Answer : A line on a map joining points of equal height above or belowsea level.
Description : What does lines on a contour map indicate?
Last Answer : They indicate positions of the same high above sea level
Description : In contour drawings crossing lines is called what?
Last Answer : depth
Description : How do contour lines show a steep slope?
Last Answer : The closer together the lines are - the steeper the slope.
Description : How do contour lines help you visualize a feature of Earth's solid surface?
Last Answer : A contour line represents a certain vertical height above thethe contour line shown drawn below. Contour lines are a means ofrepresenting 3D hills and mountains on a 2D flat paper. Maps shouldshow the height between contour lines: 50 metres between contourlines is common.
Description : What is the alternate name for contour lines? (1) Isopotential (2) Istherm (3) Isohypse (4) Isohyet
Last Answer : (3) Isohypse Explanation: Isohypse is a line on a map that joins points of equal elevation. It is also known as contour line.
Description : Function of matrix band: A. Substitute for the missing wall so adequate condensation forces can be applied B. Permit re-establishment of proper contact lines C. Restrict extrusion of amalgam and prevent ... E. Provide an acceptable surface texture to the proximal surface F. All of the above
Last Answer : F. All of the above
Description : A series of closely spaced contour lines represent a (a) Steep slope* (b) Gentle slope (c) Uniform slope (d) Plane surface
Last Answer : (a) Steep slope*
Description : What is the alternate name for contour lines ? (1) Isopotential (2) Istherm (3) Isohypse (4) Isohyet
Last Answer : Isohypse
Description : X and y are two trains of length 500m and 400m run on parallel lines. When they run in the same direction it will take 60 sec to cross each other. When they run in opposite direction, it will take 20 sec to cross each ... ) A) 116 and 42 km/hr B) 54 and 78km/hr C) 104 and 60km/hr D) 108 and 54km/hr
Last Answer : ANSWER : D Explanation: Let the speed of 2 trains be a1 and a2 Total distance covered to cross each other = (500 + 400)m = 900m When they run in the same direction, Relative speed = a1 - a2 = 900 /60 ... hr a 2= (15 * 18 / 5)m/s = 54km/hr Speed of two trains are 108 and 54 km/hr
Description : 'Natural Vegetation' refers to: (a) a plant community that has been left undisturbed over a long time (b) plant species which live and grow together (c) a protected area created by using contour bunding (d) all of the above
Last Answer : Ans: (a)
Description : Two hill tops and 20 km apart are intervened by a third top . If the top most contour of the three hill tops are of the same value, state whether the line of sight AB (A) Passes clear of hill top C (B) Passes below the hill top C (C) Grazes the hill top C (D) None of these
Last Answer : (B) Passes below the hill top C
Description : Contour interval is (A) The vertical distance between two consecutive contours (B) The horizontal distance between two consecutive contours (C) The vertical distance between two points on same contour (D) The horizontal distance between two points on same contour
Last Answer : (A) The vertical distance between two consecutive contours
Description : What are the similarities between elevation of the cross and las meninas?
Description : In an isothermal atmosphere, the pressure (A) Decreases linearly with elevation (B) Remain constant (C) Varies in the same way as the density (D) Increases exponentially with elevation
Last Answer : Answer: Option C
Description : An isobar is a line which connects all points below the ground surface at which (a) The local ground elevation is same (b) The settlement is same (c) The vertical stress is the same (d) The ground elevation is varying
Last Answer : (c) The vertical stress is the same
Description : In a contour map, if contours are crossing each other, what will be nature of topography? Draw the sketch to support your answer.
Last Answer : If contours are crossing or intersecting each other, then there is overhanging cliff as shown in figure 1 below.
Description : Before providing super-elevation on roads, the portion of the carriageway between the crown and the outer edge is made (A) To have a reduced fall (B) Horizontal (C) To have slope of the camber on the other half of the carriageway (D) None of these
Description : Flow of air from one place to the other is caused due to (A) The sum of elevation (B) Pressure head (C) Velocity head (D) All of the above
Last Answer : (D) All of the above
Description : From any point on the surface with a given inclination (A) Only one contour gradient is possible (B) Two contour gradients are possible (C) Indefinite contour gradients are possible (D) All of the above
Last Answer : (C) Indefinite contour gradients are possible
Description : The constant vertical distance between two adjacent contours, is called (A) Horizontal interval (B) Horizontal equivalent (C) Vertical equivalent (D) Contour interval
Last Answer : (D) Contour interval
Description : A closed contour line with two or more higher contours inside it will represent a (a) Depression (b) Hill (c) Cave (d) Well
Last Answer : (b) Hill
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) If the image of the object does not fall on the plane of the cross-lines, parallax exists (B) Parallax has nothing to do with the eyepiece (C) The eyepiece is adjusted for clear vision of the cross hairs (D) All the above
Description : The capacity of double-effect evaporator is less than half of the capacity of two single effects, each of which is operating over same terminal temperature difference, when the (A) Solution has ... B) Evaporators operate under vacuum (C) Evaporators operate at atmospheric pressure (D) None of these
Last Answer : (A) Solution has an elevation of boiling point
Description : Deviation of the actual road gradient from the proposed contour gradient uphill side, involves (A) Embankment on the centre line (B) Excavation on the centre line (C) Earth work on the centre line (D) None of these
Last Answer : (B) Excavation on the centre line
Description : The angle of intersection of a contour and a ridge line, is (A) 30° (B) 45° (C) 60° (D) 90°
Last Answer : (D) 90°