Maps and Earth's Features Test Review

How does a topographic map show the steepness of a landform?

• the contour lines are close together

• a river flows into a lake
• the contour lines are bent

• the contour lines are far apart

When you move from one contour line to another, the elevation

• stays the same
• goes up or down
• disappears
• is below sea level

Match the topographic map to its profile picture.

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Lines drawn on a map that connect all points with the same elevation are called __________.

• contour lines

• contour intervals

• sea levels

What do contour lines that are farther apart represent?

• waterfall
• steep area
• less slope

• river

Which side of this island is the steepest?

• South

• North

• East

• West

How many mountain peaks are represented?

• one
• two
• three
• four

What do the contour lines on a topographic map represent?

• tectonic plates

• Elevation Change

• Boundaries

• Rivers & Streams

Why are topographic maps useful?

• They are able to show elevation of different landforms.

• They are not useful.

• They show you how to get home.

• They show local trails.

Which side of Lookout Hill has the steepest slope?

• North (top)
• South (bottom)
• East (right)
• West (left)