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The document contains a topographic map practice worksheet with 15 multiple choice and short answer questions about a topographic map. It tests identifying locations, elevations, features, direction of flow, and calculating gradient using contour lines on the map.

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WS Topographic Practice KEY

The document contains a topographic map practice worksheet with 15 multiple choice and short answer questions about a topographic map. It tests identifying locations, elevations, features, direction of flow, and calculating gradient using contour lines on the map.

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Name: KEY Date:

Earth Science Period:

Topographic Map Practice

The topographic map below shows elevations measured in feet. Points A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, M, X,


and Y are locations on the map.

Southeast
1. In which direction is E from C? _____________________________________________________

4 hilltops
2. How many hilltops are shown on the map? ___________________________________________

3.75 miles
3. How many miles is it between points C and D? ________________________________________

10 feet
4. What is the contour interval of this map? _____________________________________________

5. What are the elevations of the following points?

100 feet
A = ____________ 180 feet
G = ____________ 170 feet
C = ____________ 110 feet
F = ____________ 100 feet
D = ___________

199 feet
6. What is the highest possible elevation of point E? ______________________________________

161 feet
7. What is the lowest possible elevation of point M? ______________________________________

Any value from 111 to 119 feet


8. What is a possible elevation of point J? ______________________________________________
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Any value from 141 to 149 feet
9. What is a possible elevation of point H? ______________________________________________

A depression or a ditch
10. What feature is located at D? ______________________________________________________

91 feet
11. What is the lowest possible elevation inside the hachured line of D? ________________________

12. In which direction is the river flowing? Explain how you determined the direction. ______________
Northwest. The contour lines bend and point upstream.
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

13. Between which two points is the Rocky River likely flowing fastest? Explain your answer. _______
Between points Y and B because it is steeper.
______________________________________________________________________________

14. Calculate the gradient between points A and C. Be sure to:


a) Write the equation for gradient.
b) Substitute values into the equation.
c) Label your answer with the correct units.

Gradient = change in field value = 170 – 100 feet = 18.7 ft/mi


distance 3.75 miles

15. On the grid below construct a topographic profile along line FG by plotting a point for the elevation
of each contour line that crosses line FG. Connect the points with a smooth, curved line to
complete the profile.

180
170
160
Elevation (feet)

150
140
130
120
110
100
90
F G
Distance

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