Topographic_Maps_Test_2023_SC_Ver1

Version 1 A) B) C) D) 1. On each topographic map below, the straight-line distance from point A to point B is 5 kilometers. Which topographic map shows the steepest gradient between A and B ? Base your answers to questions 2 through 4 on the topographic map below and on your knowledge of Earth science. On the map, points A, B, C , and D represent surface locations. The dashed line between points C and D represents a hiking trail. Elevations are in feet (ft). A) 0.04 ft/mi B) 50 ft/mi C) 25 ft/mi D) 40 ft/mi 2. The gradient between location A and location B is approximately A) uphill then downhill, only B) downhill then uphill, only C) uphill, then downhill, then uphill again D) downhill, then uphill, then downhill again 3. A person walks along the trail from location C to location D . The person will be walking A) 50 ft B) 150 ft C) 25 ft D) 250 ft 4. What is the contour interval on this map? Name: ________________________________________________ Date: _____________ Block: ______ WKST # Unit 1: Topographic Maps Test VERSION 1

Version 1 Base your answers to questions 5 and 6 on the topographic map below, which represents elevation contours measured in meters. Four straight lines, AB, CD, EF , and GH , have been drawn for reference purposes. A) south to north B) west to east C) east to west D) north to south 5. What is the general direction of flow of Mill Creek? A) 850 m B) 841 m C) 826 m D) 819 m 6. What could be the elevation of point X ? A) A and B B) B and C C) C and D D) A and D 7. The diagram below is a contour map. Between which two points is the slope of the hill steepest?

Version 1 A) B) C) D) 11. The field map below shows air temperature measurements, in degrees Celsius, taken at the same elevation within a closed room. Two reference points, A and B , are shown. Which temperature field map shows correctly drawn isotherms?

Version 1 A) B) C) D) 12. The topographic map below shows a depression contour line on Earth's surface. Points A , B , C , and D represent surface locations. Contour line elevations are in feet. Which profile best shows the topography along line AD ? Extra Credit: Place an X on the map where there could be an elevation of 734 ft.

Version 1 A) A B) B C) C D) D 16. Four locations, A, B, C, and D, are represented on the topographic map below. Which lettered location has the highest elevation? A) north B) west C) east D) south 17. A contour map is shown below. Elevations are shown in feet. Which side of Amethyst Hill has the steepest slope? Extra Credit: What direction is the river flowing? ____________________

Version 1 18. Base your answer to the following question on the two topographic maps below. A grid system of numbers and letters appears along the edge of each map to help locate features. Both maps show elevations in fee t above sea level. A) 0.3 mi B) 1.2 mi C) 0.6 mi D) 1.5 mi On map B, what is the approximate straight-line distance from the center of the X within grid area B-11 to the center of the X within grid area H-ll?

Version 1 A) B) C) D) 21. The topographic map below shows elevations in feet. Line AB is a reference line. Which profile best represents the change in elevation along the line from A to B?

Version 1 22. Base your answer to the following question on the topographic map below. Points A through I are locations on the map. Elevations are shown in meters. A) 40 meters B) 50 meters C) 60 meters D) 30 meters What is the elevation of point E on the map? Extra Credit: What is the lowest possible elevation that could be inside the depression on the map? _____________