Topography Quiz

What is the profile view to topographic map 1? 

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is the profile view to topographic map 2?

• B

• C

• D

• E

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is the elevation of the small island on the left side? Think about WHERE the ISLAND is located.

• At sea level

• About 40 meters

• About 60 meters

• About 200 meters

What feature is formed at B?

• river

• rift valley

• sink hole

• mountain

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

A mountaineer is planning a hike. He wants to follow the gentlest 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

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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

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?

• South

• North

• West

• East

Determine the contour interval

• 10 m
• 20 m
• 50 m
• 100 m

What describes the shape of the land and surface features?

• Biology

• Topography

• Geology

• Oceanography

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2