Topographic Maps Quiz

In which direction is Mill River flowing?

• Southeast
• Southwest
• Northeast
• Northwest

What feature is at the arrow?

• volcano
• mountain
• cliff
• river

What feature is formed at B?

• river
• rift valley
• sink hole
• mountain

What is the elevation of Y?

• Between 120-140 meters
• Between 100-120 meters
• Between 140-160 meters
• Between 80-100 meters

How many mountain tops does this map have?

• one
• two
• three
• four

What is the difference in elevation between Point X and Point Y?

• 120 m
• 240 m
• 360 m
• 340 m

What do contour lines that are farther apart represent?

• waterfall
• steep area
• gentle slope
• river

What is the highest elevation this hill could possibly have? (might not be labeled)

• 1040
• 1060
• 1079
• 1009

What is the contour interval on this map?

• 100
• 10
• 15
• 20

The height above sea level is called

• topographic
• contour
• elevation
• depth