Topographic Maps

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

What feature is at the arrow?

• volcano
• mountain
• cliff
• river

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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

The distance between contour lines is called...

• Contour interval

• Contour line

• Colors

• Mountains

Which side is steeper?

• The left side of the hill

• The right side of the hill

Match the topographic map to its profile.

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Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What feature is at the arrow?

• volcano
• mountain
• cliff
• river

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Identify this image

• Re-entrant

• Valley

• Saddle

• Cliff

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2