Topographic Maps

What is the elevation of point B? (Contour interval is 100m)

• 800 ft
• 850 ft
• 900 ft
• 1000 ft

What is the elevation at sea level?

• 0
• 100m
• 20m
• 3000m

What is the elevation of Y?

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

A mountaineer is planning an expedition. He wants to follow the easiest possible path, which means he needs to find the most gentle slope up the mountain. Which route should the mountaineer choose?

• Route A
• Route B
•  Route C
• Route D

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

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 is the most likely elevation of the mountain peak? (Contour interval is 100 m)

• 1550  meters
•  1652 meters
• 1500 meters
• 1700 meters

What does a topographical map show?

A.

• Shows the water features of an area

• B. Shows the elevation, slope and relief of a land

• C. Shows roads and highways

• D. Shows the population of an area'S oil reserves

What is the difference in elevation between point B and point X?

• 1600km
• 900km
• 700km
• 100km

What is the elevation at point X?

• 900km
• 1000km
• 1500km
• 1600km

...... describes the shape of a land.

• Mountain

• Surface

• Topography

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2