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

On a topographic map of a mountain, you walk a longer distance to get to the top when the contour lines are

• spread out

• close together

• going down

• going up

What are the curved lines on a topographic map called?

• contour lines

• contour intervals

• slope

• elevation

The height above sea level is called

• topographic

• contour

• elevation

• depth

A feature of the land, such as a mountain, canyon, or beach, is called a(n)

• elevation

• topographic map

• landform

• volcano

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 is the elevation of the peak of the small island on the left side?

• About 20 meters
• About 40 meters
• About 60 meters
• About 200 meters