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Topographic Map Quiz
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Topographic Map Quiz

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What do contour lines on a topographic map connect?

  • Different topographic maps
  • Points of equal elevation (correct)
  • Points of different elevation
  • Physical landmarks
  • What is the main purpose of topographic maps?

  • To display political boundaries
  • To indicate weather patterns
  • To show elevation (correct)
  • To illustrate population density
  • What do the contour lines on a topographic map represent?

  • Historical landmarks
  • Road networks
  • Vegetation types
  • Points of equal elevation (correct)
  • Who typically uses topographic maps?

    <p>Hikers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of contour lines on a topographic map?

    <p>To indicate elevation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the pink color on the geologic map represent?

    <p>Granite rocks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do solid colors typically indicate on a geologic map?

    <p>Marine formed rocks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do black markings on a geologic map usually represent?

    <p>Geologic features</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do reds and oranges usually represent on a geologic map in the United States?

    <p>Igneous rocks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the explanations for the colors and patterns on a geologic map usually found?

    <p>In the key or legend</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do contour lines on a topographic map represent?

    <p>Elevation or height</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do hachures on a topographic map indicate?

    <p>Depressions or holes in the landscape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the contour interval on a topographic map represent?

    <p>The distance between any two side-by-side lines, representing the elevation change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of index contours on a topographic map?

    <p>To display the exact elevation of specific lines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do tightly packed contour lines on a topographic map indicate?

    <p>A sheer cliff or steep hill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Understanding Topographic Maps

    • Contour lines on a topographic map represent the same height or altitude
    • These lines are like circles on a whipped cream or on a rock, connecting and forming circles when viewed from above
    • Most topographic maps show these lines in a light brown color
    • Index contours on the map display the exact elevation of specific lines, while other lines represent different elevations
    • Contour lines have specific rules: they cannot cross and form circles around hills or depressions
    • The contour interval is the distance between any two side-by-side lines, representing the elevation change
    • The closer the contour lines, the steeper the hill; a sheer cliff would have tightly packed lines, while a gentle slope would have more spread out lines
    • Contour lines form concentric circles around hills and mountains as elevation increases
    • Hachures on a map indicate depressions or holes, such as volcano craters or dips in a landscape
    • Geologic maps contain similar features to topographic maps
    • Topographic maps use index contours to label specific elevations and avoid clutter
    • Hachures are used to represent depressions, such as volcanoes or dips in the landscape

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    Test your knowledge of topographic maps with this quiz. Learn about contour lines, index contours, contour intervals, hachures, and how to interpret elevation changes on a map. Understand how these maps represent the Earth's surface and its features.

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