Topographic Map Practice

What do contour lines that are farther apart represent?

• waterfall

• steep area

• gentle slope

• river

How many mountain tops does this map have?

• one

• two

• three

• four

Provided is a topographic map of a hill with contour lines drawn showing elevation in meters.

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

• Southwest

• Northeast

• Northwest

• Southeast

What feature is at the arrow?

• volcano
• mountain
• cliff
• river

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What do contour lines that are farther apart represent?

• waterfall
• steep area
• gentle slope
• river

Which side of Lookout Hill has the steepest slope?

• North
• South
• East
• West