Topographic Maps, Satellite Images, and WED

What is the name of this landform?

• Volcano

• Plateau

• Canyon

• Delta

How do deltas form?

• Rivers deposit sediment at the mouth of a river.

• Lakes dry up and leave sediment behind.

• Ocean waves erode sediments.

• Glaciers weather rocks as they slowly move.

What landform is shown in the topographic map?

• Mountain

• Delta

• Plateau

• Mid-Ocean Ridge

Which of the following best describes how mountains change over time?

• The elevation of the peaks will decrease due to erosion.

• The elevation of the peaks will increase due to weathering.

• The elevation of the peaks will increase due to deposition.

• Mountains stay the same, they never change.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which of the following topographic maps best matches the landform above?

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What causes this V or U shaped pattern in contour lines?

• River

• Lake

• Puddle

• Pond

How do plants help stop erosion?

• Plant roots anchor soil and sediment, keeping them from eroding.

• Plants kick up sediments, keeping them from eroding.

• Plants have no effect on erosion.

• Plants increase the rate of erosion.

Which point has the highest elevation?

• A

• B

• C

• D

What is the elevation of Point C?

• 1500 meters

• 1000 meters

• 1200 meters

• 1100 meters

What is the contour interval of the map?

• 100 meters

• 200 meters

• 50 meters

• 20 meters