Test Review - Contour Mapping

Which rule could be used to determine the direction of river flow on a map?

• The river flows into the V shape.

• A large body of water is generally the source of water for a river

• Rivers shown on maps generally flow southward

• The river flows out of the V shape.

What direction is Hammer Stream flowing?

• Northwest

• Southwest

• Northeast

• Southeast

Which side of the hill is steepest?

• North

• South

• West

• East

Match the topographic map to its topographic profile picture.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

In which direction is Bird Creek flowing?

• West
• North
• South
• East

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

In which direction is Deer River flowing?

• West
• North
• South
• East

Which part of the map has the highest elevation?

• Northwest

• Northeast

• Southwest

• Southeast

What is the gradient between points B and D if the distance between those two points is 2 km?

• 25 m/km

• 50 m/km

• 75 m/km

• 100 m/km

Contour lines that are very close together indicate the land is _______________

• gentle/gradual
• a forest
• steep
• a swamp

Match the topographic map to its profile.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3