Understanding Topographic Maps and Elevation

a mix of straight and curved lines that represent a given elevation

• satellite cone

• contour lines

• scale

• cartographer

a 2 dimensional map that shows the shape and elevation of earth

• elevation

• topographic map

• scale

• cartographer

The height above sea level is called

• topographic map

• contour interval

• elevation

• depth

a worker who measures the land

• slope

• contour lines

• surveyor

the base level for measuring elevation

• sea level

• surveyor

• scale

• slope

steepness

• surveyor

• satellite cone

• contour interval

• slope

the difference in elevation between contour lines on a topographic map

• surveyor

• elevation

• contour interval

• sea level

What is the elevation of Point B?

• 800 ft

• 850 ft

• 900 ft

• 1000 ft

What is the Contour interval?

• 5m

• 10 m

• 15 m

• 20 m

Draw your understanding of elevation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4