Topographic Maps Practice

If contour lines are close together, then the slope is

• gentle
• steep
• flat
• going up and down

What are the curved lines on a topographic map called?

• contour lines
• contour intervals
• slope
• elevation

Determine the contour interval:

• 5 m
• 10 m
• 15 m
• 20 m

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NGSS.4-ESS2-2

What do contour lines that are farther apart represent?

• waterfall
• steep area
• gentle slope
• river

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NGSS.4-ESS2-2

What feature is at the arrow?

• volcano
• mountain
• cliff
• river

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Location P is an area that is

• More steep

• More flat

• Very hilly

• under water

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WED

The area in the picture has how many high peaks

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 5

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WED

The landform on the map is best described as a

• Mountain
• River
• trench

• plain

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WED

If you had the climb the landform shown, the flattest side to go up is on the

• North

• South

• East

• West

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WED

What is the elevation of point B?

• 800 ft
• 850 ft
• 900 ft
• 1000 ft

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3