Understanding Topographic Maps Quiz

Which type of map would you use to identify the elevation changes in a region?

• Political map

• Relief map

• Road map

• Satellite map

If you are planning a road trip and need to find the best route between two cities, which map would be most useful?

• Physical map

• Road map

• Relief map

• Political map

You want to compare the boundaries of different countries. Which map should you use?

• Political map

• Relief map

• Physical map

• Road map

Which map would best help you understand the natural features like mountains and rivers in an area?

• Political map

• Physical map

• Road map

• Relief map

If you are looking at a topographic map to choose land for building a house, which of the following would you NOT want to find?

• Severe erosion

• Flat, stable ground

• Blackened areas

• Flooding rivers

After examining a satellite image, which of the following would indicate a potential problem for building on the land?

• Fast-moving water

• Healthy vegetation

• Gentle slopes

• Clear skies

Which of the following is a type of erosion you might identify from a topographic map?

• Water erosion

• Urban development

• Road construction

• Political boundaries

If you see a dry wildlife area on a satellite image, what might this suggest about the land?

• It is prone to erosion

• It is ideal for farming

• It has abundant water

• It is heavily forested

Which of the following would NOT be helpful to find on a topographic map when selecting land for a park?

• Blackened areas

• Elevation lines

• Water sources

• Forested regions

If you notice winding blue lines on a physical map, what are you most likely looking at?

• Roads

• Rivers

• Country borders

• Mountain ranges