topography Staar Review Day 10

Topographic Maps

Topographic Map

View from above

Shows elevation above sea level

Show shape of land

Multiple Choice

Observe the image. Between which 2 points is the slope steeper?

• A to B

• C to D

Multiple Choice

Which side is steeper?

• The left side of the hill

• The right side of the hill

Multiple Choice

If the lines are far apart, it means it is a slow or ________________ rise/drop

• Gradual

• Steep

Multiple Choice

How many peaks does this landform have?

• None

• 1

• 2

• 3

Fill in the Blank

How many peaks does this mountain have?

Multiple Choice

Which direction is the river flowing on this topo map?

• Northeast

• Southwest

• East

• North

Contour Lines

• Each line will increase or decrease

• The contour interval is how much it increases by

Multiple Choice

What is the elevation of Point A

• 15 meters

• 10 meters

• 20 meters

• 30 meters

Difference in elevation

To find the difference between 2 points, you get their values and subtract

Multiple Choice

What is the difference in elevation between point A and B?

• 760 m

• 820 m

• 60 m

• 20 m

Multiple Choice

Which topographic map matches formation C?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Multiple Choice

If contour lines are close together, then the slope is

• gentle

• steep

• flat

• going up and down

Multiple Choice

What is the elevation of point B?

• 800 ft

• 850 ft

• 900 ft

• 1000 ft

Multiple Choice

Determine the contour interval:

• 5 m

• 10 m

• 15 m

• 20 m

Multiple Choice

Match the topographic map to its profile.

Multiple Choice

If the lines are close together on the map, it means that the rise/drop is ________________

• Steep

• Gradual