Topographic Map

What is the contour interval on this map?

• 100
• 10
• 15
• 20

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It is steep on a topographic map where __________.

• lines are closest together
• a river flows into a lake
• contours bend
• contours are far apart

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Determine the contour interval:

• 5 m
• 10 m
• 15 m
• 20 m

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

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

If sea level always equals (0), and the contour interval is 10 feet how tall is this mountain?

• 30 ft

• 40 ft

• 50 ft

• 60 ft

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Match the topographic map to its profile.

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Match the topographic map to its profile picture.

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Line drawn on a map that connects all points with the same elevation

• contour line
• contour interval
• sea level

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What do contour lines that are farther apart represent?

• waterfall
• steep area
• gentle slope
• river

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What is the contour interval?

• 1 ft

• 5 ft

• 10 ft

• 60 ft

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