Topographic Maps

The _____ is the height above sea level of a feature.

• topography

• mountain

• elevation

• circles

The term used to describe the shape of a geopgraphic area; "lay of the land"

• elevation

• topography

• plateaus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Depressions on a topographic map are represented by ________

• valley

• hachure marks

• circles

• v lines

When contour lines are very close together.......

• it shows a river

• it is a steep area

• it means there is a valley

• the land is flat

What are the lines on a topographic map called?

• area marks

• depressions

• contour lines

• relief

What is the space between contour lines?

• intervals

• meters

• valley

• hatches

When contour lines cross a stream or river they bend and form a __________.

• S

• C

• V

• X

What is the elevation of Point X?

• 410

• 420

• 390

• 380

To do well on this test you should study all your topographic map handouts that we have worked on this week. You should also be able to find elevation levels of specific points on the map. Are these facts True or False?

• True

• False