Topographic Maps

What is the contour interval of this map?

• 10

• 20

• 30

• 40

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

• 33 ft

• 49 ft

• 57 ft

• 68 ft

What is the contour interval on this map?

• 10

• 50

• 100

• 500

Which side is steeper?

• The West side of the hill

• The East side of the hill

Match the topographic map to its profile.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Match the topographic map to its profile picture.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What are these maps called?

• Line Maps

• Topographic Maps

• Circle Maps

• Mountain Maps

How can you tell a map shows a steep slope?

• The lines are far apart from each other

• The lines are close to each other

What are the darker lines called?

• roads
• index contour
• contour interval
• waves

Water flows fastest when

• there is a steep slope
• there is a gentle slope
• there is a long distance
• it has to move around boulders