Topo Maps Quiz Review

What are the darker lines called?

• roads
• index contour
• contour interval
• waves

What do contour lines that are farther apart represent?

• waterfall
• steep area
• gentle slope
• river

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NGSS.4-ESS2-2

The image shows a topographic map.

Which statement best describes the location marked by the X?

• It is at the bottom of a large pit.

• It is at the top of a hill.

• It is on the side of a mountain.

• It is in a deep cave.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is a contour interval?

• A hole in the ground
• Distance traveled between two points
• The highest point on a topo map
• The elevation change between countour lines

What is the contour interval of this map?

• 100
• 200
• 150
• 250

What does it tell you about a hill if the contour lines on the East side of the hill are very close together on a topographic map?

• The West side of the hill is very steep
• The East side of the hill is very steep.
• The north side of this hill has a river on it
• The East side of this hill is very flat

In which direction is Mill River flowing?

• Southeast
• Southwest
• Northeast
• Northwest

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

Which topographic map matches formation C?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is the profile view to Topographic Map #1? 

• A
• B
• C
• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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