Landscape analysis through maps

Landscape Analysis through Maps Quiz

1. What is the primary purpose of a topographic map?

To show political boundaries
To depict the distribution of population
To illustrate the elevation and relief of the land
To represent the locations of major cities

2. Which of the following is NOT a common feature shown on a topographic map?

Contour lines
Rivers and lakes
Climate zones
Roads and railways

3. What do contour lines on a map represent?

Areas of equal rainfall
Points of equal elevation
Directions of prevailing winds
Boundaries between different soil types

4. Closely spaced contour lines on a map indicate:

A gentle slope
A steep slope
A flat plain
A plateau

5. What is the term for the difference in elevation between two contour lines?

Gradient
Contour interval
Relief
Slope

6. Which type of map would be most useful for planning a hiking trip in a mountainous region?

Political map
Road map
Topographic map
Climate map

7. How can a topographic map help determine the suitability of a location for building a dam?

By identifying areas with high rainfall
By locating areas with suitable rock formations
By assessing the slope and drainage patterns
By determining the distance to major cities

8. What is the purpose of a grid system on a map?

To measure the area of the map
To locate specific points on the map
To indicate the direction of north
To represent the elevation of different points

9. Which of the following is NOT a common scale used on maps?

Representative fraction
Verbal scale
Graphic scale
Absolute scale

10. What is the significance of a map legend or key?

To explain the symbols and colors used on the map
To indicate the date the map was created
To provide information about the map's projection
To show the compass directions