Topographic Map Practice

Map #1

What is the elevation at point Z?

• 220 meters

• 210 meters

• 200 meters

• 180 meters

Map #1

What is the approximate elevation of point X?

• Between 300 meters and 320 meters

• Between 300 meters and 280 meters

• Between 200 meters and 100 meters

• Between 0 meters and 100 meters

Map #1

How many hills appear on this map? (Hint: Remember how PlayDoh Mountain looked.)

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

Map #1

What is the interval on this map? In other words, what is each line "jumping" or counting by?

• 20 meters

• 10 meters

• 5 meters

• 100 meters

Map #1

What direction is Mill River flowing?

• Toward the ocean

• Toward point Z

• Toward the south

• Toward point X

Map #2

What is the elevation at point C?

• 0 meters

• 20 meters

• 40 meters

• 100 meters

Map #2

What is the elevation at point A?

• 140 meters

• 100 meters

• 120 meters

• 200 meters

Map #2

How would you compare the elevation at point B with the elevation at point C?

• They are about the same- 0 meters or sea level.

• Point B is 100 meters higher than point C.

• Point B is 100 meters lower than point C.

• Point B is double the height of point C.

Map #2

What direction is the stream flowing?

• Southeast

• Northwest

• West

• Toward point A

Map #2

What could be an approximate height for Lookout Hill?

• Between 160 and 180 meters

• Between 0 and 100 meters

• Between 100 and 120 meters

• Between 300 and 400 meters