8.9C - Topographic Maps - Science TX

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 relief (difference in elevation) between Point X and Point Y?

• 120 m

• 240 m

• 360 m

• 340 m

The steepest slope on this hill can be found on the side that is facing which direction?

• South

• North

• West

• East

Sea level always has an elevation of zero. If the contour interval is 10 feet, how tall is this mountain?

• 30-39 ft

• 40-49 ft

• 50-59 ft

• 60-69 ft

Which side is steeper?

• The left side of the hill

• The right side of the hill

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Match topographic map #4 with the appropriate profile.

• C

• D

• E

• F

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Match topographic map #3 with the appropriate profile.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

These contour lines have hash marks that point inward. What does this represent?

• mountain

• depression or sinkhole

• underground cave

• railroad central

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