
Interpreting Topographical Maps
Authored by Soham Neogi
Geography
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of a topographic map?
To show political boundaries
To display elevation and terrain features
To track weather patterns
To measure road distances
Answer explanation
The primary purpose of a topographic map is to display elevation and terrain features, providing detailed information about the landscape's shape and contours, which is essential for activities like hiking and land use planning.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Contour lines that are very close together typically indicate:
A river valley
A plateau
A very steep slope
A flat landscape
Answer explanation
Contour lines that are very close together indicate a very steep slope, as they represent a rapid change in elevation over a short horizontal distance. This is unlike a river valley or plateau, which would have more spaced lines.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When contour lines form concentric circles that get progressively smaller, this most likely represents:
A valley
A cliff
A river delta
A hill or mountain
Answer explanation
Concentric circles of contour lines indicate elevation changes. When they get progressively smaller, it signifies a peak, which represents a hill or mountain, rather than a valley, cliff, or river delta.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which method helps you remember the order of reading grid references?
North before east
Eastings before northings
Diagonal reading
Random selection
Answer explanation
The correct method to remember the order of reading grid references is 'Eastings before northings'. This means you first locate the eastings (vertical lines) and then the northings (horizontal lines) to pinpoint a location accurately.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A six-figure grid reference provides location precision within:
1 kilometre
10 kilometres
500 metres
100 metres
Answer explanation
A six-figure grid reference divides the area into 100 metre squares, providing precise location details. Therefore, the correct answer is 100 metres.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If contour lines are widely spaced, this suggests the terrain is:
Very steep
Relatively flat
Extremely rugged
Completely vertical
Answer explanation
Widely spaced contour lines indicate a gentle slope, suggesting the terrain is relatively flat. In contrast, closely spaced lines would indicate steepness or ruggedness.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which professional group would most likely use topographic maps for daily work?
Chefs
Librarians
Urban planners
Accountants
Answer explanation
Urban planners frequently use topographic maps to analyze land features, plan developments, and assess environmental impacts, making them the most likely professional group to utilize these maps in their daily work.
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