Topographic Maps
Topographic Map Lab Video Features of a map Have a look at the following map and complete the questions (the measurements are in meters) - What is the height of A? 900m 850m 800m What is the difference in height between A and B? 100m 200m 0m What is the contour interval of the map? 100m 200m 50m What is the approximate height of X? Greater than 1600 1500m 1600m Analyzing Topographic Maps Label the Topographic map using the word bank. Analyze the map and answer the questions below.Word Bank: Peak Sea Level Valley Contour Line Sea Level Peak Valley Contour Line 1) If the first layer of your map is sea level and the contour interval = 10 ft., then what elevation is point C? 0 ft 10 ft 5 ft 100 ft 2) Which side of the hill probably has a river flowing down it? North South East West What is the difference in elevation between point A and point B? 30 ft 17ft 50 ft Which hill would you visit if you want to go rock climbing on a cliff? Aurora Hill Holland Hill Girard Hill What is the difference in elevation between the tallest and shortest hill? 3 20 30 Label the Following Topographic Map Word Bank:Depression 1150 River 1230 850 Depression River 1150 1230 850