Topographic Maps

Which side of the hill would you climb a greater elevation to get to the top?

• left

• right

• both sides are the same elevation

• there is no way to know unless you climb it

Which side of the hill has a steeper slope?

• left

• right

• both sides are the same elevation

• there is no way to know unless you climb it

Which side has a steeper slope?

• A

• B

• They are both the same.

• There is no way to know.

Which side has a gradual slope?

• A

• B

• They are both the same.

• There is no way to know.

Which map would a hiker need to measure elevation?

• A

• B

Which map is a topographic map?

• A

• B

Which letter in Map B is on the steepest part of the trail?

• F

• G

• H

• J

Which letter shows the lowest elevation on the map?

• D

• A

• B

• C

What is the distance between the Park Entrance and the Lookout?

• 100 meters

• 200 meters

• 90 meters

• 400 meters

Which rapid change does this picture show?

• landslide

• earthquake

• volcanic eruption

• heavy snowfall

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