Topographic and Satellite Maps

Which side of Holland Hill is the steepest?

• North
• South
• East 
• West

If contour lines are close together, then the slope is

• gentle
• steep
• flat
• going up and down

On a topographic map of a mountain, you walk a longer distance to get to the top when the contour lines are

• spread out
• close together
• going down
• going up

What is the contour interval of this map?

• 10

• 20

• 30

• 40

If the contour interval is 10 feet, what is the elevation of the highest contour line on this mountain?

• 80 ft

• 70 ft

• 50 ft

• 60 ft

Match the topographic map to its profile.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Match the topographic map to its profile picture.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

If the contour interval is 10 feet, what is the highest possible elevation of this mountain?

• 79 ft

• 65 ft

• 69 ft

• 60 ft

What is the elevation at sea level?

• 0

• It depends on your location.

• 10

This river is generally flowing

• north

• south