Mapping Earth (Unit 2) Exam

What is the elevation of point X?

• 240 meters

• 250 meters

• 260 meters

• 270 meters

What is the contour interval on this map?

• 100
• 10
• 15
• 20

Tags

NGSS.4-ESS2-2

What are the darker lines called?

• roads

• contour index

• contour interval

• waves

When you move from one contour line to another, the elevation

• stays the same

• goes up or down

• disappears

• is below sea level

The outer layer of Earth's surface made of solid rock is called the

• mantle

• magma

• crust

• core

In which direction is Mill River flowing?

• Southeast
• Southwest
• Northeast
• Northwest

Which side of Holland Hill is the steepest?

• North
• South
• East 
• West

Polaris is called the North Star because...

• It is a cold star.

• It is the brightest in the sky.

• It is located above the Earth's North Pole.

• It is only seen in the winter.

If you travel north, your angle to Polaris will.....

• increase

• decrease

• remain the same

What is a persons latitude if the angle of Polaris is 40* North?

• 50

• 40

• 60

• 70