Topographic Mapping Quiz

What are contour lines?

• Lines on a map that connect points of different elevation.

• Lines on a map that connect points of equal elevation.

• Lines on a map that connect points of equal longitude.

• Lines on a map that connect points of equal latitude.

How are contour lines used in topographic mapping?

• Contour lines are used to represent the temperature of the land surface.

• Contour lines are used to show the political boundaries of a region.

• Contour lines are used to represent elevation and shape of the land surface.

• Contour lines are used to indicate the population density of an area.

What is elevation?

• Distance below sea level

• The angle between the horizon and an object

• The distance between two points on a map

• Height above sea level

How is elevation represented on a topographic map?

• Grid lines

• Color shading

• Hatch marks

• Contour lines

What is a topographic map?

• A topographic map is a detailed and accurate representation of natural and man-made features on the Earth's surface.

• A topographic map is a map that shows the locations of topographic landmarks.

• A topographic map is a map that displays the political boundaries of a region.

• A topographic map is a map that only shows the elevation of the Earth's surface.

What information can be found on a topographic map?

• Temperature, humidity, and precipitation

• Population density, transportation routes, and political boundaries

• Elevation, relief, and land features

• Geological formations, fossils, and minerals

What is relief in topographic mapping?

• Depiction of political boundaries on a map

• Measurement of temperature on a map

• Representation of population density on a map

• Representation of the Earth's surface shape on a map

How is relief represented on a topographic map?

• contour lines

• color shading

• grid lines

• hatch marks

What is a contour interval?

• The vertical distance between contour lines on a map.

• The horizontal distance between contour lines on a map.

• The distance between two contour lines on a map.

• The angle between contour lines on a map.

How is the contour interval determined on a topographic map?

• The contour interval is determined by the vertical distance between adjacent contour lines.

• The contour interval is determined by the shape of the contour lines.

• The contour interval is determined by the color of the contour lines.

• The contour interval is determined by the horizontal distance between adjacent contour lines.