Topographic Maps

Question 1

How is elevation shown on a topographic map?

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contour lines

Question 2

Question 2

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Index

Question 3

Question 3

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contour interval

Question 4

Use the drop-down menus to complete each statement about contour lines. Contour lines on topographic maps connect points of equal . contours appear as heavier lines on topographic maps and have numbers for a specific elevation. The difference in elevation between contour lines is called the .

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elevation; Selection 1: elevation; Selection 2: Index; Selection 3: contour interval

Question 5

Question 5

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800 feet

Question 6

✔ 14,410 feet14,393 feet14,158 feet13,840 feet

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14,410 feet

Question 7

What feature appears at point A on the topographic map?

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swamp

Question 8

Use the drop-down menus to answer the questions about the topographic map. The value of the index contour line at point A is feet. The symbol at point B indicates a area. The elevation of point B is feet.

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Part 1: 700; Part 2: depression; Part 3: 680

Question 9

Which activity describes an application of topographic maps? Check all that apply.

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recreation, such as camping and hiking; engineering, such as the construction of roads and buildings; science, such as analyzing surface features

Question 10

Question 10

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700 feet

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