Topographic Mapping

Determine the contour interval:

• 5 m
• 10 m
• 15 m
• 20 m

What is the highest elevation on this map?

• Over 320 meters
• Over 450 meters
• Over 220 meters
• Over 380 meters

Which side of Holland Hill is the steepest?

• North
• South
• East 
• West

What feature is at the arrow?

• volcano
• mountain
• cliff
• river

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which topographic map matches formation C?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

If contour lines are close together, then the slope is

• gentle
• steep
• flat
• going up and down

The height above sea level is called

• topographic
• contour
• elevation
• depth

What are the curved lines on a topographic map called?

• contour lines
• contour intervals
• slope
• elevation

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

How many peaks are on the map? (hill tops)

• 4
• 3
• 2
• 1