11.1 Topographic Maps

What are these maps called?

• Line Maps

• Topographic Maps

• Circle Maps

• Mountain Maps

What is the highest elevation this hill could possibly have? (might not be labeled)

• 1040
• 1060
• 1079
• 1009

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

It is steep on a topographic map where __________.

• lines are closest together
• a river flows into a lake
• contours bend
• contours are far apart

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What do contour lines that are farther apart represent?

• waterfall
• steep area
• gentle slope
• river

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 contour interval on this map?

• 100
• 10
• 15
• 20

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NGSS.4-ESS2-2

Determine the contour interval:

• 5 m
• 10 m
• 15 m
• 20 m

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NGSS.4-ESS2-2

How many peaks are on the map? (hill tops)

• 4
• 3
• 2
• 1

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Match the topographic map to its profile.

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NGSS.4-ESS2-2

Match the topographic map to its profile picture.

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