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Topographic maps - Gradient & Slope

Authored by Annelise Muscietta

Science

8th - 11th Grade

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Topographic maps - Gradient & Slope
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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Gradient means..

The slope/steepness

The width

Contour line

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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If the lines are far apart, it means it is a slow or ________________ rise/drop

Gradual

Steep

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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If the lines are close together on the map, it means that the rise/drop is ________________

Steep

Gradual

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

If contour lines are close together, then the slope is

gentle
steep
flat
going up and down

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What are the curved lines on a topographic map called?

contour lines
contour intervals
slope
elevation

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Determine the contour interval:

5 m
10 m
15 m
20 m

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NGSS.4-ESS2-2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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The gradient between location A and location B is approximately

0.04 ft/mi

25 ft/mi

40 ft/mi

50 ft/mi

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