Topographic Maps Quiz

What are contour lines used to represent on a topographic map?

• elevation or height

• temperature

• vegetation

• population density

(a)   are used to show elevation on a topographic map.

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David, Elijah, and Mia are on a treasure hunt using a topographic map. What do contour lines that are close together indicate on their map?

• rivers or bodies of water

• steep slopes or changes in elevation

• flat terrain or no elevation change

• vegetation or land cover types

Maya, James, and Harper are on a treasure hunt using a topographic map. What is the purpose of contour intervals on the map they are using?

• Contour intervals indicate the distance between cities and towns.

• Contour intervals show the direction of rivers and streams.

• Contour intervals display the locations of major landmarks and tourist attractions.

• Contour intervals represent the vertical distance between contour lines and show the elevation and relief of the land.

David, Avery, and Oliver are on a treasure hunt using a topographic map. They come across contour lines that form closed loops. What do these closed loops represent on the map?

• rivers or streams

• hills or mountains

• valleys or depressions

• plateaus or plains

Abigail, Kai, and William are exploring a mysterious island and come across a topographic map. What are the symbols on the map used for?

• Symbols on a topographic map indicate the temperature of the area.

• Symbols on a topographic map represent various features.

• Symbols on a topographic map are used for decorative purposes.

• Symbols on a topographic map represent different colors.

Olivia, Luna, and Arjun are on a treasure hunt! They have a topographic map to help them find the treasure. How are symbols used to represent man-made features on their topographic map?

• Symbols are not used to represent man-made features on a topographic map.

• Man-made features are represented on a topographic map using text instead of symbols.

• Symbols are used to represent man-made features on a topographic map by using specific shapes, colors, and labels.

• Symbols on a topographic map represent natural features, not man-made features.

Ava, Elijah, and Aria are on a treasure hunt using a topographic map. They come across a gradient of a slope. What does this gradient indicate to them?

• Elevation of the terrain

• Distance between contour lines

• Direction of the slope

• Steepness or slope of the terrain

When contour lines are close together, then the slope of the hill is

• flat

• steep

• moderate

• level

Answer explanation

Contour lines represent the elevation of a terrain on a map. When these lines are close together, it indicates a steep slope because the elevation is changing rapidly over a short distance. In contrast, contour lines that are farther apart represent a more gradual slope or flatter terrain. Therefore, when contour lines are close together, the slope of the hill is steep.