Maps and Topography

Which direction is the stream flowing?

• northward
• southward
• westward
• eastward

What is the highest elevation this hill could possibly have? (might not be labeled)

• 1040
• 1060
• 1079
• 1009

What is the contour interval on this map?

• 100
• 10
• 15
• 20

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

• 4
• 3
• 2
• 1

It is steep on a topographic map where __________.

• lines are closest together
• a river flows into a lake
• contours bend
• contours are far apart

What feature is at the arrow?

• volcano
• mountain
• cliff
• river

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Determine the contour interval:

• 5 m
• 10 m
• 15 m
• 20 m

What are the darker lines called?

• roads
• index contour
• contour interval
• waves

What is the contour interval of the topographic map below?

• 400 m
• 200 m
• 100 m
• 80 m

What do contour lines that are farther apart represent?

• waterfall
• steep area
• gentle slope
• river