8.9C Topographic Maps (2023)

The height above sea level is called

• topographic
• contour
• elevation
• depth

If contour lines are close together, then the slope is

• gentle
• steep
• flat
• going up and down

Determine the contour interval:

• 5 m
• 10 m
• 15 m
• 20 m

What do contour lines that are farther apart represent?

• waterfall
• steep area
• gentle slope
• river

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

Which side is steeper?

• The left side of the hill

• The right side of the hill

Match the topographic map to its profile.

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Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which point, A or B, has a gentle slope?

• A, because lines are spread apart.

• B, because lines are close together.

• B, because it's higher elevation.

• A, because the land has a lower elevation compared to pt. B.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which side of the landform has a gentle slope?

• East

• South

• West

The topographic map pictured here shows a river flowing in which direction?

• From north to south

• From south to north

• From east to west

• From west to east