
Understanding Topographic Maps
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Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of a topographic map?
To display weather patterns
To show political boundaries
To illustrate population density
To represent Earth's surface features
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of map provides a high-altitude view of Earth's surface?
Geologic map
Topographic map
Aerial map
Political map
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What do contour lines on a topographic map represent?
Population density
Weather patterns
Equal elevation points
Temperature variations
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can you tell if a slope is steep on a topographic map?
Contour lines are closely spaced
Contour lines are colored red
Contour lines form a V-shape
Contour lines are widely spaced
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is relief in the context of topographic maps?
The difference in temperature across a region
The difference between the highest and lowest elevations
The color variation on a map
The distance between two points on a map
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does an index contour line indicate on a topographic map?
A major road
A change in vegetation
A specific elevation
A river
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do you calculate the contour interval on a topographic map?
By dividing the elevation difference by the number of spaces
By adding the elevations of two index contours
By counting the number of contour lines
By measuring the distance between two points
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