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- 1. Multiple Choice
What are contour lines used to represent on a topographic map?
Temperature
Population density
Distance
Elevation or height
- 2. Multiple Choice
What does the spacing between contour lines indicate?
Temperature
Terrain slope
Elevation
Vegetation density
- 3. Multiple Choice
How can you determine the elevation of a point on a topographic map?
By measuring the distance from sea level.
By using latitude and longitude coordinates.
By analyzing the colors on the map.
By using contour lines
- 4. Multiple Choice
What is the purpose of a scale on a topographic map?
To display the location of major cities and landmarks.
To indicate the elevation of different features on the map.
To show the direction of magnetic north.
To provide a ratio or proportion between distances on the map and actual distances on the ground.
- 5. Multiple Choice
What does a contour interval represent on a topographic map?
Distance between two adjacent topographic maps.
Elevation of the highest point on the map.
Vertical distance between contour lines
Horizontal distance between contour lines.
- 6. Multiple Choice
What is the difference between a topographic map and a regular map?
A topographic map is more detailed and accurate than a regular map.
A topographic map is used for navigation purposes, while a regular map is used for decorative purposes.
A topographic map shows only the physical features of an area, while a regular map shows both physical and political features.
A topographic map shows the physical features of an area, while a regular map shows political boundaries and landmarks.
- 7. Multiple Choice
How can you calculate the slope of a hill using a topographic map?
Multiply the change in elevation by the horizontal distance between two points on the map.
Subtract the change in elevation from the horizontal distance between two points on the map.
Add the change in elevation to the horizontal distance between two points on the map.
Divide the change in elevation by the horizontal distance between two points on the map.
- 8. Multiple Choice
What are the three main types of contour lines?
index contour lines, intermediate contour lines, and supplementary contour lines
auxiliary contour lines
secondary contour lines
primary contour lines
- 9. Multiple Choice
What is the relationship between contour lines and elevation?
Contour lines represent different types of vegetation.
Contour lines indicate the direction of water flow.
Contour lines connect points of equal elevation.
Contour lines are used to measure distance between two points.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Why is it important to understand topographic maps in geography and geology?
To provide detailed information about the shape and elevation of the Earth's surface.
To identify the political boundaries of different countries.
To study the climate patterns of a region.
To analyze the population density of a specific area.
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