Topographic Maps Warm Up

What feature is formed at B?

• river
• rift valley
• sink hole
• mountain

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What are the curved lines on a topographic map called?

• contour lines

• contour intervals

• slope

• elevation

It is steep on a topographic map where __________.

• lines are closest together

• a river flows into a lake

• contours bend

• contours are far apart

What are the darker lines called?

• roads
• index contour
• contour interval
• waves

A topographic map of a region is provided. Which position indicated by the letters is at an elevation of 475 meters?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

A map that shows the surface features of Earth

• Road Map

• Topographic map

• water map

• hybrid map

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which side is steeper?

• The left side of the hill

• The right side of the hill

In which direction is Mill River flowing?

• Southeast
• Southwest
• Northeast
• Northwest