Map Colors - by Mr. Milos

What does a blue line on a map typically represent? 

• a) Rivers or streams 

• b) Mountain ranges 

• c) Highways 

• d) Forests 

In cartography, what does green frequently symbolize? 

• a) Low land areas 

• b) Swamps or marshes 

• c) High land areas 

• d) Railroads 

What color is typically used for national borders on a political map? 

• a) Black or Red

• b) Blue 

• c) Orange or Purple

• d) Brown or Black

Which color is often used to represent roads and highways on road maps? 

• a) Purple 

• b) Red 

• c) Brown 

• d) Orange 

On a map, which color is often used to indicate forests and wooded areas? 

• a) Purple 

• b) Brown 

• c) Orange 

• d) Green 

Brown color on a map is used to represent:  

• a) Mountains  

• b) Plains  

• c) Oceans  

• d) Roads  

True or False: Blue is commonly used to represent bodies of water on maps. 

True or False: The color green is often employed to indicate urban areas and cities on maps. 

True or False: Yellow is a common choice to represent forests and wooded areas on maps. 

True or False: Black is frequently used to denote international borders and political boundaries on maps.