Topographic maps

In which direction is Mill River flowing?

• Southeast
• Southwest
• Northeast
• Northwest

What is the elevation of Y?

• Between 120-140 meters
• Between 100-120 meters
• Between 140-160 meters
• Between 80-100 meters

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is the highest elevation on this map?

• Over 320 meters
• Over 450 meters
• Over 220 meters
• Over 380 meters

What is the elevation of the peak of the small island on the left side?

• About 20 meters
• About 40 meters
• About 60 meters
• About 200 meters

What feature is formed at B?

• river
• rift valley
• sink hole
• mountain

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which side of Holland Hill is the steepest?

• North
• South
• East 
• West

If we were in a plane, Path B --> C is about the same distance as path E --> N. But, which path is the easier walk? 

• B --> C is the easier walk
• E --> N is the easier walk
• B --> C and E --> N are the same walking distance

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

What feature is at the arrow?

• volcano
• mountain
• cliff
• river

Which topographic map matches formation C?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

If contour lines are close together, then the slope is

• gentle
• steep
• flat
• going up and down