Topographic maps

Front

What is the highest elevation on this map? Options: Over 320 meters, Over 450 meters, Over 220 meters, Over 380 meters

Back

Over 380 meters

Front

Which side of Holland Hill is the steepest? Options: North, South, East, West

Back

South

Front

What feature is at the arrow? Options: volcano, mountain, cliff, river

Back

cliff

Front

Which topographic map matches formation C? Options: 1, 2, 3, 4

Back

4

Front

If contour lines are close together, then the slope is

Back

steep

Front

On a topographic map of a mountain, you walk a longer distance to get to the top when the contour lines are: spread out, close together, going down, going up.

Back

spread out

Front

The height above sea level is called

Back

elevation

Front

When you move from one contour line to another, the elevation

Back

goes up or down

Front

What are the curved lines on a topographic map called?

Back

contour lines

Front

When does water flow fastest?

Back

There is a steep slope.