Social Studies Worksheet · Grades 5–8
Elevation and Contour Lines Worksheet
A printable social studies worksheet for grades 5-8 on elevation and contour lines. Students match eight clues to the terms in the reference box, then answer four short-response questions. A complete answer key is included.
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Subject
Social Studies
Grades
Grades 5–8
Skill Focus
Elevation and Contour Lines, geography
Lesson Length
30 minutes
Learning Objective
Students will read elevation from contour lines and judge steepness from how closely the lines are spaced.
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
This worksheet teaches students to read elevation from contour lines and judge steepness from how closely the lines are spaced. It is a printable, print-and-go sheet with a reference box, a matching section, and short-response questions.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. Section A has eight clues to match to the correct term. Section B on page 2 has four short-response questions that ask students to apply what the reference box explains.
Page 3 is a complete answer key with an answer for every item, including sample answers for the short-response questions.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box and review the terms.
Match each clue to its term in Section A on page 1.
Answer the four short-response questions in Section B on page 2.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the Landforms Worksheet for more practice.
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Elevation and Contour Lines Worksheet
A printable social studies worksheet for grades 5-8 on elevation and contour lines. Students match eight clues to the terms in the reference box, then answer four short-response questions. A complete answer key is included.
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