Review: Interpreting 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

The height above sea level is called

• topographic
• contour
• elevation
• depth

Water flows fastest when

• there is a steep slope
• there is a gentle slope
• there is a long distance
• it has to move around boulders

In which direction is Mill River flowing?

• Southeast
• Southwest
• Northeast
• Northwest

What is the elevation of Y?

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is the highest elevation on this map?

• Over 320 meters
• Over 450 meters
• Over 220 meters
• Over 380 meters

What feature is formed at B?

• river
• rift valley
• sink hole
• mountain

Tags

NGSS.MS-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-ETS1-1

Which topographic map matches formation C?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2