Topo Maps

What is the elevation of point B?

• 800 ft
• 850 ft
• 900 ft
• 1000 ft

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What is the contour interval for this map

• 5 m

• 10 m

• 15 m

• 20 m

Base your answer on the topographic map below and on your knowledge of Earth science. On the map, points A, B, C, and D represent surface locations. The dashed line between points C and D represents a hiking trail. Elevations are in feet (ft). A person walks along the trail from location C to location D. The person will be walking

• downhill then uphill, only

• downhill, then uphill, then downhill again

• uphill then downhill, only

• uphill, then downhill, then uphill again

The topographic map below shows a portion of a volcanic island in the Pacific Ocean. Elevations are shown in feet. Letters A and B represent locations on Earth's surface. Locations A and B are 2.5 miles apart. What is the approximate gradient from point A to point B on the island?

• 1000 ft/mi

• 1250 ft/mi

• 2000 ft/mi

• 2500 ft/mi

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Four locations, A, B, C, and D, are represented on the topographic map below. Which lettered location has the highest elevation?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

In which general direction does Flint Creek flow?

• southwest

• northeast

• northwest

• southeast

What is a possible elevation of point A?

• 575 meters

• 600 meters

• 655 meters

• 710 meters

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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

A topographic map and an incorrectly constructed profile from point A to point H on the map are shown below. What mistake was made in the construction of this profile?

• using a contour interval of 10 feet

• plotting points A through H the same distance apart horizontally

• drawing a curved line instead of a straight line from point B to point C

• increasing the elevation from point F to point H

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What evidence can be used to determine that the land surface in the northeast corner of the map is relatively flat?

• a rapidly flowing river

• a large region covered by water

• the dark contour line labeled 300

• the absence of many contour lines