Topographic Maps

Which is one way that topographic maps are different from other maps?

• Unlike other maps, topographic maps indicate man-made and natural landforms.

• Unlike other maps, topographic maps include the locations of countries and cities.

• Unlike other maps, topographic maps contain a compass rose to show direction.

• Unlike other maps, topographic maps include boundary lines separating one state from another.

Which data are shown on topographic maps?

• population sizes of major cities

• information about elevation and slope

• relief of each area laid out in tiled squares

• variations in climate between geographic areas

Which map feature best indicates whether two regions have the same elevation?

• contour

• relief

• slope

• symbol

Which information does a thicker contour line provide?

• the locations of different mountainous areas

• the elevations on a map based on given values

• the characteristics of a landscape as it changes elevation

• the relationships between distances on a map and on the ground

Which phrase describes a contour interval?

• place where roads intersect a slope

• thick heavy lines on a topography map

• numerical values of an area’s elevation

• the difference in elevation between two lines

Which statement describes the function of scale bars on a topography map?

• They identify the orientation of a slope.

• They are used to find the distance between two hills.

• They locate the elevation for a given region.

• They provide the numerical value of an elevation.

Study the topography map.

What does the line at 13600 represent?

• scale bar

• index contour

• elevation difference

Study the topographic map

Which region has a steep slope?

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• 2

• 3

• 4

Study the topographic map and symbol chart.

At which point is swampland located?

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• 2

• 3

• 4

Study the topographic map.

Which best describes the location of the picnic area?

• Two creeks flow through the picnic area.

• Several steep slopes are found inside the picnic area.

• The elevation changes from 635 to 600 at the picnic area.

• The highest point inside the picnic area has an elevation of 859.