Topo Maps

The bold lines that appear on the map every 5th contour line with the exact elevation written on it is the ______________________

• Index Contour line
• Contour interval
• Relief
• Slope

This the study and description of the shape of the land and surface features.

• Biology
• Topography
• Geology
• Oceanography

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

The shape of the land is shown by connecting points of the same elevation to form a ____________.

• relief line
• slope
• valley
• contour line

Contour lines that are very close together indicate the land is _______________

• gentle/gradual
• a forest
• steep
• a swamp

Contour lines that are very far apart indicate the landscape is _____________

• gentle/gradual
• steep
• a forest
• a swamp

What could be the lowest elevation in the depression?

• 50 feet
• 41 feet
• 60 feet
• 51 feet

What is the map symbol (darker lines)?

• roads
• index contour
• contour interval
• waves

What is this symbol?

• mountain
• depression or sinkhole
• cave
• railroad central

Determine the contour interval:

• 5 m
• 10 m
• 15 m
• 20 m

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Determine the contour interval:

• 5 m
• 10 m
• 15 m
• 20 m

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3