FOSS Soils, Rocks, and Landforms Investigation 3

If contour lines are close together, then the slope is

• gentle
• steep
• flat
• going up and down

Which topographic map matches formation C?

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• 2
• 3
• 4

On a topographic map of a mountain, you walk a longer distance to get to the top when the contour lines are

• spread out
• close together
• going down
• going up

The height above sea level is called

• topographic
• contour
• elevation
• depth

What are the curved lines on a topographic map called?

• contour lines
• contour intervals
• slope
• elevation

What do contour lines that are farther apart represent?

• waterfall
• steep area
• gentle slope
• river

What is the elevation of point B?

• 800 ft
• 850 ft
• 900 ft
• 1000 ft

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

Why are topographic maps useful?

• They are able to show elevation on flat pieces of paper.

• They are not.

• They show you how to get home.

• They show local trails.