Unit 2, Lesson 3 Topographic Maps Practice

In regards to a topographic map, what is relief?

• the average elevation on a map
• the difference between the highest and lowest elevations on a map

What area is best represented by the letter B on this map?

• a peak
• a slope on the side of a mountain

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Which point on this topographic map is closest to sea level?

• A
• E

Which point is closest to 70 feet in elevation?

• A
• D

What is the contour interval of this topographic map?

• 20 feet
• 100 feet

What is the elevation of Pine Peak?

• Between 200 - 220 feet
• Between 380 - 400 feet

What direction is the Blue River flowing?

• Northeast
• South

If the distance between points C & D is 2 miles and the elevation change is 500 feet, what is the slope ("Rise Over Run") between points C & D? (500/2)

• 250 feet per mile
• 1000 feet per mile