Topographic Map and Contour Map Quiz

This is a quick 5-question quiz that assesses students’ basic ability to read contour maps. Each question provides a map(s) for analysis and then gives multiple-choice answers to choose from. This quiz is middle school level.

Concepts Included:

• Contour intervals
• Elevation differences
• Recognizing what a topo map’s side profile would be
• Recognizing the physical features represented on a topo map

There are two print versions of the quiz provided. They appear to be identical but have different answer choices. Wandering eyes will see a quiz that looks like their own but would have different correct answers.

More Contour Maps Resources:

• Contour Maps Worksheet
• Mt. St. Helens Before and After Topo Map

Teacher Notes:

• ANSWER KEYS INCLUDED.
• Please note that this resource is not editable.
• Supports: NGSS Earth Science MS-ESS2-2 and MS-ESS3-2.
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