Topographic Maps and Elevation Concepts

Topographic Maps and Elevation Concepts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, Science, Mathematics

6th - 7th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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This video tutorial explains how to read and interpret topographic maps. It covers the content and language objectives, the definition and uses of topographic maps, and how to read elevation lines. The video also discusses the significance of line spacing for understanding steepness and peaks, and how rivers and oceans are represented. Finally, it includes practice questions to reinforce learning.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of a topographic map?

To show political boundaries

To display weather patterns

To represent elevation changes

To indicate population density

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which professionals commonly use topographic maps?

Artists

Librarians

Hikers

Chefs

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does a line labeled '600' on a topographic map indicate?

A distance of 600 miles

An elevation of 600 feet

A temperature of 600 degrees

A population of 600 people

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are steep slopes represented on a topographic map?

Lines are colored red

Lines are wavy

Lines are close together

Lines are far apart

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the elevation of the ocean on a topographic map?

50 feet

100 feet

200 feet

0 feet

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If a river is shown on a topographic map, which direction does it flow?

Uphill

In circles

Horizontally

Downhill

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the approximate elevation of Mauna Kea as shown on the map?

7,000 feet

9,000 feet

11,000 feet

13,000 feet

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