Topographic Maps Quiz

What is the contour interval?

• 40

• 20

• 120

• 30

• 60

What direction does Carrion Creek run?

• Southwest

• Southeast

• Northwest

• Northeast

What is the highest possible elevation of the taller hill?

• 89

• 79

• 90

• 81

What is the approximate distance between points A and B?

• 1.75 miles

• 3 miles

• 0.5 miles

If Romeo is walking from point B to point C, in which direction is he walking?

• Southeast

• Southwest

• Northeast

• Northwest

Which side of this island is the steepest?

• South

• North

• East

• West

What do contour lines that are farther apart represent?

• Waterfall

• Steep area

• Gentle slope

• River

Which landform best matches the topographic map shown?

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What is the contour interval of the map?

• 50 m

• 10 m

• 100 m

• 1000 m

What is the highest elevation this hill could possibly have?

• 700

• 601

• 699

• 649

• 799