Topographic Map Review

What do contour lines on a topographic map represent?

• Political boundaries

• Elevation or relief

• Weather patterns

• Population density

How can you determine the steepness of a slope using contour lines?

• By counting the number of contour lines

• By measuring the length of contour lines

• By looking at the color of contour lines

• By observing the spacing between contour lines

What is elevation on a topographic map?

• Temperature of the area

• Depth of the ocean floor

• Distance between two points

• Height of the land above sea level

How is elevation represented on a topographic map?

• Contour lines

• Street names

• Grid lines

• Shading

What are some key features that can be identified on a topographic map?

• Population density, average income, and crime rate

• Temperature, humidity, and wind speed

• Contour lines, elevation, relief, scale, and symbols for natural and man-made features

• Latitude, longitude, and time zone

How can you determine the direction of a river flow on a topographic map?

• By measuring the depth of the river

• By counting the number of trees along the riverbank

• By observing the contour lines

• By looking at the color of the river water

What does contour interval refer to on a topographic map?

• Color of the contour lines

• Vertical distance between contour lines

• Distance between cities on the map

• Width of the contour lines

How does contour interval affect the representation of the land on a topographic map?

• It has no effect on the representation of the land

• It determines the color of the map

• It indicates the population density of the area

• It shows the steepness of the terrain.

What are hachures used for on a topographic map?

• To indicate the direction and steepness of slopes

• To mark the boundaries of different countries

• To show the distribution of vegetation

• To indicate the location of rivers and lakes

How do hachures differ from contour lines in representing depressions on a topographic map?

• Hachures are used to represent mountains, while contour lines represent depressions

• Hachures are short lines drawn perpendicular to contour lines to indicate depressions.

• Hachures are never used in topographic maps, only contour lines are used

• Hachures are always drawn in a straight line, while contour lines are curved