8.9C Topographic Maps

What is the elevation of point B?

• 800 ft
• 850 ft
• 900 ft
• 1000 ft

What is the difference in elevation between Point X and Point Y?

• 120 m
• 240 m
• 360 m
• 340 m

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

Which side is steeper?

• The left side of the hill

• The right side of the hill

Match topographic map #4 with the appropriate profile.

• C

• D

• E

• F

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

A line that connects points of equal elecation on a map

• Contour interval

• Contour legend

• Contour line

• Index Contour

A topographic map of a region is provided. Which position indicated by the letters is at an elevation of 475 meters?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

Match topographic map #3 with the appropriate profile.

• A

• B

• C

• D

What is the contour interval of the topographic map below?

• 400 m
• 200 m
• 100 m
• 80 m

What feature is formed at B?

• river
• rift valley
• sink hole
• mountain

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2