Topographic Maps Review

Determine the interval by counting from the smallest to the biggest number. Look for a pattern, or the number that each line ‘jumps’ by between the numbers. Each line should have a number it represents.

• The interval is 10 because each line counts up by 10.

• The interval is 60 because that is the biggest number.

• The interval is M

What is the elevation of point B?

• 800 ft
• 850 ft
• 900 ft
• 1000 ft

What do contour lines that are farther apart represent?

• waterfall
• steep area
• gentle slope
• river

Which direction is the river flowing on this topo map?

• Northeast

• Southwest

• East

• North

If contour lines are close together, then the slope is

• gentle
• steep
• flat
• going up and down

What do contour lines that are farther apart represent?

• waterfall
• steep area
• gentle slope
• river

What is the difference in elevation between Point X and Point Y?

• 120 m
• 240 m
• 360 m
• 340 m

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

How can you use the shape of contour lines to determine the direction a river is flowing?

• The curve of a contour line points in the direction the river is flowing.

• The curve of a contour line points in the opposite direction that the river is flowing.

• Rivers flow between/along contour lines.

Match the following

• convergent

• 
• divergent

• 
• transform

• 

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

At which plate boundary is new crust formed?

• divergent

• convergent

• continental

• transform