Topographic Maps

What is elevation?

• Height

• An elevator

• The width

What is the highest elevation on this map?

• Over 320 meters
• Over 450 meters
• Over 220 meters
• Over 380 meters

In which direction is Mill River flowing?

• Southeast
• Southwest
• Northeast
• Northwest

What is the elevation of Y?

• Between 120-140 meters
• Between 100-120 meters
• Between 140-160 meters
• Between 80-100 meters

The distance between contour lines is called...

• Contour interval

• Contour line

• Colors

• Mountains

Determine the interval by counting from the smallest to the biggest number. Look for a pattern, or the number that each line ‘jumps’ by between the numbers. Each line should have a number it represents.

• The interval is 10 because each line counts up by 10.

• The interval is 60 because that is the biggest number.

• The interval is M

In the picture, the lines you see are called elevation lines. a ‘line of equal elevation’ is also called a ....

• Contour line

• Relief

What is the elevation of the peak of the small island on the left side?

• About 20 meters
• About 40 meters
• About 60 meters
• About 200 meters

What feature is formed at B?

• river
• rift valley
• sink hole
• mountain

What feature is at the arrow?

• volcano
• mountain
• cliff
• river