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

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

A topographic map is a

• map that shows the Earth's decline over time

• map that shows the location of trees, bushes and flowers

• map that shows the changes in elevation of the Earth surface

• map that shows the location of buildings and houses

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What do a series of closed contour lines represent on a topographic map?

• depression (moving down)

• hill top

• valley

• cliff

What feature do these V-shaped contour lines represent?

• cliff

• peak

• hill

• river

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The distance from D to E is...

• A little over 2 km
• A little over 3 km
• A little over 4 km
• A little over 5 km

What is the elevation of A?

• 10 meters
• 20 meters
• 40 meters
• 120 meters

Erosion occurs when...

• soil and rock are worn away through the action of water and wind
• two plates diverge
• sediment is deposited
• volcanoes erupt