Topographical Maps

A map that shows elevation on a flat piece of paper.

• general map

• topographic map

• navigation map

What type of slope is from A to B?

• steep

• gentle

What is the elevation at line C?

• 800

• 780

• 760

What does the number 859 represent?

• river

• contour line

• top of hill

What is the contour interval on this map?

• 50

• 10

• 100

What landform is represented at letter B?

• river

• hill

• valley

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which letter represents the highest point on the map?

• F

• B

• D

Which letter represents a steep slope?

• Q

• E

• F

• C

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Look at the contour image of the mountain range and pick the correct side view (profile)

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Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Look at the contour image of the mountain range and pick the correct side view (profile)

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Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3