Topographic Map Day 1 Practice

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

What are the darker lines called?

• roads
• index contour
• contour interval
• waves

The image shows a topographic map.

Which statement best describes the location marked by the X?

• It is at the bottom of a large pit.

• It is at the top of a hill.

• It is on the side of a mountain.

• It is in a deep cave.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is a contour interval?

• A hole in the ground
• Distance traveled between two points
• The highest point on a topo map
• The elevation change between countour lines

What is the highest elevation this hill could possibly have? (might not be labeled)

• 1040
• 1060
• 1079
• 1009

How many peaks are on the map? (hill tops)

• 4
• 3
• 2
• 1

It is steep on a topographic map where __________.

• lines are closest together

• a river flows into a lake

• contours bend

• contours are far apart

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