Topographic Maps and Volcanoes

If contour lines are close together, then the slope is

• gentle
• steep
• flat
• going up and down

When you move from one contour line to another, the elevation

• stays the same
• goes up or down
• disappears
• is below sea level

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

What are the curved lines on a topographic map called?

• contour lines
• contour intervals
• slope
• elevation

What is melted rock called that is below the Earth's surface?

• lava
• magma
• fossils
• crust

What is melted rock called that is erupting from Earth's surface?

• lava
• magma
• fossils
• sedimentary rock

The outer layer of Earth's surface made of solid rock is called the

• mantle
• magma
• crust
• core

In which direction is Mill River flowing?

• Southeast
• Southwest
• Northeast
• Northwest

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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