Topographic Map Review - Weekly Quiz

A map that shows shape and changing elevation of the land is called a/an

• height map

• interval map

• topographic map

• contour map

A line that connects points of equal elevation on a map

• contour line

• interval

• base line

• shape line

All elevations are measured from

• the topographic line

• sea level

• eye level

• the compass line

Contour lines that are close together indicate a _________ slope.

• steep

• pointy

• gentle

• ski

Match the topographic map to its profile.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Match the topographic map to its profile picture.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What is the contour interval on this map?

• 100
• 10
• 15
• 20

Determine the contour interval:

• 5 m
• 10 m
• 15 m
• 20 m

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

When you move from one contour line to another, the elevation

• stays the same
• goes up or down
• disappears
• is below sea level