Mapping quiz

The lines on a topographic map are called contour lines.

• True

• False

When contour lines are close together on a map it means what?

• You are close to sea level

• The land is relatively flat

• Vegetation is thick in that area

• The terrain is steep

What is the elevation in meters of point Q? ________

• 450m

• 440m

• 500m

• 400m

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is the difference in elevation in meters between points Q and S?

• 20m

• 10m

• 30m

• 45m

The height above sea level at any point of Earth´s surface is ...

• relief

• elevation

• plateau

What do contour lines that are farther apart represent?

• waterfall
• steep area
• gentle slope
• river

Determine the contour interval

• 10 m
• 20 m
• 50 m
• 100 m

The shape of the land is shown by connecting points of the same elevation to form a ____________.

• relief line
• slope
• valley
• contour line

Determine the contour interval:

• 5 m
• 10 m
• 15 m
• 20 m

Match 2

• B
• C
• D
• E

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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