Topographic Maps

A topographic map is a map showing the surface features of an area.

• true

• false

Topographic maps provide highly accurate information on

• elevation

• relief

• slope of ground surfaces

• symbols

Map makers use ______ to represent elevation, relief and slope on topographic maps.

On a topographic map, a contour line connects points of equal elevation.

• true

• false

In the United States, most topogprahic maps gives contour lines in

• inches

• meters

• feet

• centimeters

The change in elevation from contour line to contour line is called the

Every fifth line, known as the _____ is darker and heavier than the other lines

• contour interval

• index contour

• contour line

To read a topographic map, you must familiarize yourself with what parts of the map?

Answer explanation

map key, map scale, symbols andhow to read contour lines

In the United States, many topographic maps are at a scale of 1:24,000

• false

• true

Give an example of a symbol used on a topographic map