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8.9C - Topographic Maps/Satellite Images

Authored by Kimberly Strong

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7th - 8th Grade

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8.9C - Topographic Maps/Satellite Images
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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The satellite image below shows a portion of the Namib Desert in Africa. This is an ancient, sandy desert with dunes that can be up to 305m tall. The Namib Desert extends inland from the Atlantic Ocean between 80 km and 200km and receives only 5 mm to 76mm of rain each year. A satellite picture of this same area taken weeks before shows that the shape and location of some sand dunes have changed. Which of these most likely caused the changes in the dunes?

Ocean waves

Flowing rivers

Blowing wind

Crustal uplift

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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This satellite photograph shows an area in Alaska after a fire occurred. Which statement best describes the most likely affect the fire had on the river in the 12 months after it occurred?

Less sediment flowed into the river because the fire heated up the soil and made it drier.

The amount of vegetation increased and less sediment flowed into the river because the fire produced ash that mixed with the soil.

More sediment flowed into the river because the fire destroyed most of the vegetation holding the sediment in place.

More sediment flowed into the river because the fire disrupted animal habitats and caused animals to leave the area.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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What is the elevation at point X?

900km

1000km

1500km

1600km

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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

1600km

900km

700km

100km

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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The topographic map shows the location of a park ranger at Point X when a message is received that an injured hiker needs help at Point Z. Which of these is closest to the difference in elevation between the locations of the ranger and the injured hiker?

2,050 m

450 m

910 m

3,650 m

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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In which direction is Mill River flowing?

Southeast

Southwest

Northeast

Northwest

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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What is the elevation of A?

10 meters

20 meters

40 meters

120 meters

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