Topographic Maps

Elevation is: (a)  

• The height of land above sea level
• connects points of same elevation
• Shows the shape of the land

The contour interval is:

• The height of land above sea level

• the distance between each line

• The elevation of that point

• The difference in elevation between contour lines

When the lines are widely spaces that means: (a)  

• Steep slope
• gentle slope
• no change in elevation

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

When the lines are close together that means:

• Steep slope

• gentle slope

• there is no change in elevation

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

How many hills are on this map?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Match the topo map with this land form

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Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which side view matches the line from point A to point B?

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What causes sand dunes to move and change daily?

• ocean waves

• blowing wind

• rain

• moving water

What is the elevation at the peak of this hill?

• 100

• 200

• 214

• 20

What is the change in elevation from point Y to point X?

• 120

• 100

• 140

• 60