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Topographic Maps Independant practice 2
By MAI HASSAN
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Aim: How are topographic maps interpreted?
Today you will analyzing topographic maps to determine the contour interval, gradient, steepness of slope, elevation, and stream flow direction.
Map #1
Question 1
1.
What compass direction is Colden Creek flowing?
south
East
North
west
Question 2
2.
what is the elevation at point Y?
Question 3
3.
what is the difference in elevation between point B and Point A
Question 4
4.
What is the highest possible elevation shown on the map?
Question 5
5.
If you want tofind the easiest path to Holand hill . what helpful information that can be used
Contour lines spaced far apart
Large elevation numbers at the base of the mountain
Contour lines that are close together.
V-shaped lines pointing toward the peak of the mountain
Map #2
Question 6
6.
What compass direction is Fish Creek flowing?
South
North
East
West
Question 7
7.
What is a possible elevation of point B?
900
800
1000
Question 8
8.
which point will have the steepest slope?
B
A
X
D
Map #3
Question 9
9.
What compass direction is Amethyst River flowing?
East
West
South
North
Question 10
10.
what is the difference in elevation between point E and D
Map #4
Question 11
11.
What compass direction is Jones Creek flowing?
Question 12
12.
What is the contour interval of this map?
Map #5
Question 13
13.
What compass direction is Auroro Creek flowing?
Question 14
14.
What is the highest elevation for Patriot Hill?
Question 15
15.
what is the change in elevation between point A to point B?
Map #6
Question 16
16.
What compass direction is Green River flowing?
south
east
southeast
west
Question 17
17.
Which lettered point has the highest elevation?
Question 18
18.
What is the elevation of point A?
