topographic map

It is steep on a topographic map where __________.

• lines are closest together
• a river flows into a lake
• contours bend
• contours are far apart

If sea level always equals (0), and the contour interval is 10 feet how tall is this mountain?

• 30 ft

• 40 ft

• 50 ft

• 60 ft

Match the topographic map to its profile.

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Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Line drawn on a map that connects all points with the same elevation

• contour line
• contour interval
• sea level

What do contour lines that are farther apart represent?

• waterfall
• steep area
• gentle slope
• river

What is the most likely elevation of the mountain below?

• 1550  meters
•  1652 meters
• 1500 meters
• 1700 meters

What is the change in elevation from point X to the top of the hill in the topographic map shown?

• 303 m
• 203 m
• 250 m
• 253 m

Which side of Lookout Hill has the steepest slope (closest together)?

• North (top)
• South (bottom)
• East (right)
• West (left)

What is the elevation of point B?

• 800 ft
• 850 ft
• 900 ft
• 1000 ft

The distance between contour lines is called...

• Contour interval

• Contour line

• Colors

• Mountains