Topographic Maps

Which side of Holland Hill is the steepest?

• North
• South
• East 
• West

If contour lines are close together, then the slope is

• gentle
• steep
• flat
• going up and down

What is the contour interval of this map?

• 10

• 20

• 30

• 40

Match the topographic map to its profile.

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Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Gradient means..

• The slope

• The change in a value

• Contour line

• The elevation

If the contour interval is 10 feet, what is the highest possible elevation of this mountain?

• 79 ft

• 65 ft

• 69 ft

• 60 ft

When drawing a topographic profile, what should you do with the 2 points at the top of the hill?

• Draw a line straight across.

• Curve your line above the points.

• Curve your line below the points.

Elevations on this map are in FEET. What is the correct unit when calculating gradient?

• ft/mi

• mi/ft

• mi

• ft

As you hike 3.3 miles, your elevation increases from 2500 ft to 3100 ft. The gradient of your hike is ______ ft/mi.

Just write the NUMBER (rounded correctly). Do not write the unit or anything else.

Your ride your bike from an elevation of 35 m to 167 m over 1.7 km. The gradient of your mike ride is ______ m/km.

Just write the NUMBER (rounded correctly). Do not write the unit or anything else.