Science Topographic Maps and Erosion

A topographic map is provided. In which direction is the river flowing?

• From north to south

• From south to north

• From east to west

• From west to east

The illustration here represents a satellite image of a mountain region. What is the agent of erosion pictured here?

• River

• Wind

• Glacier

• Ocean

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The illustration here represents a satellite image of a river. In which direction is the river heading?

• Southeast

• South

• East

• West

A topographic map is provided. The highest peak represented by the topographic map can be found in which quadrant?

• A3

• B1

• B2

• C2

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

If the greatest erosion on a mountain will occur where the slope is the steepest, one could locate this portion of a mountain on a topographic map by looking for the area where the topographic lines -

• are the closest together.

• are furthest apart.

• have the highest numbers.

• make a closed circle.

Provided are satellite photos from two different years of the same beach. The point of sand, indicated with an arrow, has shifted due to wave action. If similar rates of erosion and deposition occur, where would be the logical place to expect the point of sand to be located by 2015?

• Between W and X

• Centered on Y

• Between Y and Z

• Centered on Z

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

On a topographic map, a series of closed lines forming concentric circles would represent which of the following land features?

• Hill

• Road

• River

• Valley