Planet Earth (Part 2) Spheres, Isolines & Topo Maps

Match the topographic map to its profile.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Match the topographic map to its profile picture.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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

• 79 ft

• 65 ft

• 69 ft

• 60 ft

On a weather map, when the isobars are close together, there is

• a gradual change in air pressure.

• a rapid change in air pressure.

• no change in air pressure.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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.

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.

This river is generally flowing

• north

• south

If contour lines are close together, then the slope is

• gentle
• steep
• flat
• going up and down

Which side of Holland Hill is the steepest?

• North
• South
• East 
• West

Match the following topographic map with its description.

• Two peaks, with east side higher

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• Gentle slope on all sides

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• Round hill with two peaks

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• Steep south side

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3