Topography

What feature is formed at B?

• river
• rift valley
• sink hole
• mountain

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What is the profile view to Topographic Map #2?

• B
• C
• D
• E

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What is the profile view to Topographic Map #1? 

• A
• B
• C
• D

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

A mountaineer is planning an expedition. He wants to follow the easiest possible path, which means he needs to find the most gentle slope up the mountain. Which route should the mountaineer choose?

• Route A
• Route B
•  Route C
• Route D

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

What do close contour lines represent on a map?

• waterfall
• steep area
• gradual area
• river

What do contour lines that are farther apart represent?

• waterfall
• steep area
• gentle slope
• river

What feature is at the arrow?

• volcano
• mountain
• cliff
• river

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Determine the contour interval

• 10 m
• 20 m
• 50 m
• 100 m