
Topographic Map Reading Quiz
Authored by Jessica Biancaniello
Geography
6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What do contour lines represent on a topographic map?
Elevation change
Land boundaries
Roads and trails
Vegetation density
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the color black represent on USGS maps?
Man-made objects
Land boundaries
Contour lines
Bodies of water
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the scale on a topographic map?
To indicate land boundaries
To measure distance
To show vegetation density
To determine elevation
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What do index contour lines indicate on a topographic map?
Elevation markers
Vegetation areas
Man-made objects
Land boundaries
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the contour interval on a topographic map?
The distance between latitude lines
The elevation change between two contours
The size of roads and trails
The scale of the map
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the map key on a topographic map?
To indicate land boundaries
To give useful information about the map's features
To provide information about the map's scale
To show elevation markers
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What do latitude lines represent on a topographic map?
Elevation markers
Distance in latitude
Distance in longitude
Elevation change
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