Ocean Topography

What is the elevation at sea level?

• 0
• 100m
• 20m
• 3000m

What feature is formed at B?

• river
• rift valley
• sink hole
• mountain

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

A mountaineer is planning an expedition. He wants to follow the easiest possible path, which means he needs to find the most gentle slope up the mountain. Which route should the mountaineer choose?

• Route A
• Route B
•  Route C
• Route D

What do close contour lines represent on a map?

• waterfall
• steep area
• gradual area
• river

What do contour lines that are farther apart represent?

• waterfall
• steep area
• gentle slope
• river

How many mountain tops does this map have?

• one
• two
• three
• four

What feature is at the arrow?

• volcano
• mountain
• cliff
• river

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Provided is a topographic map of a hill with contour lines drawn showing elevation in meters.
The steepest slope on this hill can be found on the side that is facing which direction?

• Southwest
• Northeast
• Northwest
• Southeast

What is the change in elevation from point X to the top of the hill in the topographic map shown?

• 303 m
• 203 m
• 250 m
• 253 m

What is the contour interval?

• 5

• 10

• 100

• 500