Warm up: Topographic Maps Part 2

What does this symbol on a topographic map mean?

• depression (going down)

• hilltop

• train tracks

• valley

In which direction is Mill River flowing?

• Southeast
• Southwest
• Northeast
• Northwest

What is the elevation of A?

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

Which side of Holland Hill is the steepest?

• North
• South
• East 
• West

What is the elevation of Y?

• Between 120-140 meters
• Between 100-120 meters
• Between 140-160 meters
• Between 80-100 meters

What is the elevation of the peak of the small island on the left side?

• About 20 meters
• About 40 meters
• About 60 meters
• About 200 meters

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

Determine the contour interval:

• 5 m
• 10 m
• 15 m
• 20 m

What is the difference in elevation between Point X and Point Y?

• 120 m
• 240 m
• 360 m
• 340 m

Tags

CCSS.7.NS.A.3

What land feature would this be?

• Cliff

• Plateau

• Ridge

• Valley