satellite & Topographic Map

What is the elevation of point B?

• 800 ft
• 850 ft
• 900 ft
• 1000 ft

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What is the difference in elevation between Point X and Point Y?

• 120 m
• 240 m
• 360 m
• 340 m

Tags

CCSS.7.NS.A.3

This landform was probably caused by - 

• high tides.
• wind.
• human activity.
• running water.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

In which direction is Mill River flowing?

• Southeast

• Southwest

• Northeast

• Northwest

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

Match topographic map #4 with the appropriate profile.

• C

• D

• E

• F

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

This is a satellite image of the Houston Ship Channel. Which point on this image will experience the most erosion?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is represented by this?

• mountain

• depression or sinkhole

• cave

• railroad central

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 305 m tall. The Namib Desert extends inland from the Atlantic Ocean between 80 km and 200 km and receives only 5 mm to 76 mm 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

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The image above shows the coastline of Sydney, Australia. What element is going to carry land away from the coast?

• Wind

• Water

• Ice

• Sand

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2