Name: ________________________ Ms. Post Earth science
What a Relief! WebQuest Understanding a Topographic Map
Use the links below to help answer the questions
http://adventure.howstuffworks.com/outdoor-activities/hiking/how-to-read-atopographic-map.htm
http://www.life123.com/parenting/education/geology/how-to-read-topographicmaps.shtml
http://www.map-reading.com/
1. Describe how each of the following are represented on a topographic map:
forested versus unforested areas; roads; trails; streams and rivers
2. How do you identify a high point on a topographic map?
3. Describe how the spacing of topographic lines can indicate the steepness of a
slope.
Study sheet for TEST tomorrow (Ms. Post has paper copies for you…DUE TOMORROW
1. What point of view is the top map? ____________________________
2. Approximately how tall is Able Hill? (1 pt)
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3. Approximately how tall is Baker Hill? (1 pt)
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4. Which mountain is taller, and by about how
much? (2 pts)
5. How many meters of elevation are there
between contour lines on the topographic map?
(2 pts)
6. Which mountain has steeper slopes? (1 pt)
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7. Are the contour lines closer together on Able
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Hill or Baker Hill? (1 pt)
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2. Finish the mountain diagram below the topographic map, completing Oak Hill and
drawing Ash Hill with proper elevations. (3 pts)
3. Approximately how tall is Ash Hill? (1 pt)
4. Approximately how tall is Oak Hill? (1 pt)
5. Which mountain is taller, and by about how
much? (2 pts)
6. How many meters of elevation are there
between contour lines on the topographic
map? (2 pts)
7. Are the contour lines closer together on
Ash Hill or Oak Hill? (1 pt)
8. Which mountain has steeper slopes? (1 pt)
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