8th grade Topographic Maps & Weather

A High pressure system found in the western part of the United States indicates that

• a cold front is moving

• weather in that area will be having fairly nice weather

• Weather in that area will be very stormy.

• a warm front is moving in

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Using the graphic, identify the direction the low pressure system is moving across the state of Texas

• northwet to southeast

• southeast to northwest

• southwest to northeast

• northeast to southwest

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The points labeled W and Y on the topographic map below show the campsites of two families. Each family hiked to the elevation on the map marked X. The arrows show the paths taken by both families. What was the change in elevation, to the nearest ten meters, for the family that took the steepest path to Point X

• 40 m

• 60 m

• 100 m

• 120 m

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Use the chart to decide what kind of weather system is moving into the Northwest

• Cold Front

• Warm Front

• Occluded Front

• Stationary Front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Using the chart and map below, what weather pattern is over Texas?

• A low pressure system as part of an occluded front

• A low pressure system as part of a stationary front

• A high pressure system as part of an occluded front

• A high pressure system as part of a stationary front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

When watching the meteorologist on TV there are often maps with an "L", as seen in the picture. The "L" represents an area of low atmospheric pressure on the surface of the Earth. What is most likely occurring in the atmosphere in the area located at the "L" on the map?

• The air is descending at this location causing clear skies.

• The air is descending at this location causing cloudy skies.

• The air is rising at this location causing clear skies.

• The air is rising at this location causing cloudy skies.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The diagram is a portion of a topographic map. According to the diagram, which direction would you expect a delta to be formed?

• The left

• The right

• The top

• The bottom

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Students modeled the formation and weathering of a volcano in the ocean. What order of topographic map best matches the order of the model pictures?

• F

• G

• H

• J

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

A student stands at the point marked X on the topograpic map below. What height in meters must the student climb in order to reach the top of the hill?

• 240

• 253

• 263

• 250

This topographic map represents the elevation of an area 100 years ago. Which profile most likely represents the landscape today?

• F

• G

• H

• J

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2