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Constructing a Topographic Profile 2
1. Base your answer to the question on the topographic map below and on your knowledge of Earth science.
Point A represents a location on Earth’s surface. Lines BC and XY are reference lines on the map. Points D, E,
F, and G represent locations along Coe Creek. Elevations are shown in feet.
On the grid below, construct a topographic profile of the land surface along the line from point B to point C.
Plot the elevation of each contour line that crosses line BC. Connect all nine plots with a line to complete the
profile.
2. Base your answer to the question on the topographic map below and on your knowledge of Earth science.
The map shows an area of New York State that includes a campsite, trail, and buildings near a lake. Points A,
B, C, and D represent locations on the map.
On the grid below, construct a topographic profile along line BC. Plot the elevation of each contour line that
crosses line BC. Connect all seven plots with a line to complete the profile.
3. Base your answer to the question on the field map below and on your knowledge of Earth science. The
map shows the depth of Lake Ontario. Isoline values indicate water depth, in feet. Points A, B, and C represent
locations on the shoreline of Lake Ontario. Points D and E represent locations on the bottom of the lake.
On the grid below, draw a profile of the bottom of western Lake Ontario by plotting the depth of the water
along line AB. Plot each point where an isoline showing depth is crossed by line AB. Connect the plots with a
line, starting at A and ending at B, to complete the profile.
Answer the following questions using the topographic map of Lake Ontario.
3.1 What is the contour interval of the Lake Ontario map?
3.2 What are the depths of locations C and D?
C= __________
D= __________
3.3 What is an approximate depth of location E?
3.4 Using a compass direction, which side of the lake has the greatest depth?
4. Base your answer to the question on the topographic map below and on your knowledge of Earth science.
Points A, B, C, and D represent locations on the surface of Earth. Elevations are measured in feet.
Which cross section represents an accurate profile of the landscape between points C and D? Circle the
correct choice.