Topographic Map Reading
This worksheet helps 8th-grade students understand and interpret topographic maps, including contour lines, elevation, and landforms.
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Topographic Map Reading
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Refer to your knowledge of topographic maps for assistance.
1. What do closely spaced contour lines on a topographic map indicate?
A gentle slope
A steep slope
A valley
A plateau
2. What is the purpose of an index contour line?
To show water features
To indicate roads and trails
To mark every fifth contour line and display its elevation
To show the direction of north
3. Contour lines connect points of equal .
4. The V-shape of contour lines pointing uphill indicates a .
5. Contour lines can cross each other on a topographic map.
True
False
6. A topographic map uses symbols and colors to represent natural and man-made features.
True
False
7. Explain the difference between a hill and a depression on a topographic map.
8. Examine the topographic map below. If the contour interval is 20 feet, what is the elevation of point A?
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