Topographic Maps

If contour lines are close together, then the slope is

• gentle
• steep
• flat
• going up and down

When you move from one contour line to another, the elevation

• stays the same
• goes up or down
• disappears
• is below sea level

On a topographic map of a mountain, you walk a longer distance to get to the top when the contour lines are

• spread out
• close together
• going down
• going up

What are the curved lines on a topographic map called?

• contour lines
• contour intervals
• slope
• elevation

Which direction is the stream flowing?

• northward
• southward
• westward
• eastward

What is the highest elevation this hill could possibly have? (might not be labeled)

• 1040
• 1060
• 1079
• 1009

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is the contour interval on this map?

• 100
• 10
• 15
• 20

Tags

NGSS.4-ESS2-2

How many peaks are on the map? (hill tops)

• 4
• 3
• 2
• 1

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What feature is at the arrow?

• volcano
• mountain
• cliff
• river

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Determine the contour interval:

• 5 m
• 10 m
• 15 m
• 20 m

Tags

NGSS.4-ESS2-2