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

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

Determine the contour interval:

• 5 m
• 10 m
• 15 m
• 20 m

Tags

NGSS.4-ESS2-2

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-ETS1-2

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 elevation of A?

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