Topographic Map Quiz

Use the following topographic map to answer this question. The elevation at Point A is:

• 60 m

• 100 m

• 140 m

• 300 m

Answer explanation

Since you are moving towards the small circle (hill), the contour lines are increasing, specifically by 20 m.

Use the following topographic map to answer this question. In which direction is the stream flowing?

• northwest

• northeast

• southwest

• southeast

Answer explanation

The V of the contour lines is pointing Northwest so the river is flowing in the opposite direction, Southeast.

Use the following topographic map to answer this question. Which side of Lookout Hill has the steepest slope?

• north

• south

• east

• west

Answer explanation

The closer the contour lines, the steeper the land is.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Use the following topographic map to answer this question. What is the approximate elevation at location Y?

• 140 m

• 170 m

• 200 m

• 230 m

Answer explanation

Y is between 100 m and 150 m.

Use the following topographic map to answer this question. What is a possible elevation at point X?

• 450 m

• 520 m

• 720 m

• 550 m

Answer explanation

X is inside 500 m so the value of X must be greater than 500 m but less than the next contour line of 550 m (because there is no line of 550 m).

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Use the following topographic map to answer this question. If a person at point W travels uphill, in which direction is the person traveling?

• northwest

• northeast

• southwest

• southeast

Answer explanation

Uphill is towards the smaller closed circles.

Use the following topographic map to answer this question. On which side of hill X is the steepest slope found?

• north

• east

• south

• west

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Use the following topographic map to answer this question. What is the contour interval on this map?

• 10 m

• 20 m

• 50 m

• 100 m