Map 1: Please answer questions 1-6 based on this topographic map. (All elevations are in meters)
Trace the 1500 and 1000 meter index line using a blue line. Click edit background and choose scribble to begin tracing the two index lines.
What is the contour interval for this map?
What direction does Fish Creek run towards?
What is the minimum height that point X can be?
What is the maximum height that point X can be?
If you wanted to hike up Rock Mountain and were not a good climber, would you want to start from point A or point B? Explain your answer.
Map 2: Answer the questions 7-11 on the next page using this map. (All elevations are in meters)
Order letters A, B, C, D from lowest to highest elevation.
A
C
D
B
What is the value of the contour intervals?
What is the elevation of C?
What is the lowest and highest possible elevation for B?
Does B represent a steep slope or a gradual slope?
The map shows elevations, measured in feet, of a number of points in a certain geographic region. Contour lines have been drawn from the 100-foot and 120-foot elevations. Points A and B represents two spot elevations on the map.
On the map provided, use the scribble feature to draw the 20 and 40-foot contour lines. Make sure that the contour line extends to the edges of the map if need be.
Calculate the gradient between points A and B. label them with the correct units. (You need scrap paper)
3. Toward what general compass direction does Elma Creek flow?
What are two lines of evidence that supports your direction of flow for Elma Creek?
I have drawn a topographic map with errors. List 4 of the errors I have made.
Error 1
Error 2
Error 3
Error 4
When looking a topographic map how do you know if you are going uphill or downhill on a topographic map?
In the space below, create a topographic map with the following features and check off each feature that you create to keep track of your work. You can use the scribble feature to draw the countour lines
⬜ Minimum of 10 contour lines (black) ⬜ Three mountain peaks
⬜ Only 2-4 index lines max (red) ⬜ One river running north
⬜ Contour intervals = 10 meters ⬜ Ocean shaded in blue
⬜ Minimum height = sea level ⬜ Minimum of 1 lake