Topographic Map Reading Quiz

What do contour lines represent on a topographic map?

• Elevation change

• Land boundaries

• Roads and trails

• Vegetation density

What does the color black represent on USGS maps?

• Man-made objects

• Land boundaries

• Contour lines

• Bodies of water

What is the purpose of the scale on a topographic map?

• To indicate land boundaries

• To measure distance

• To show vegetation density

• To determine elevation

What do index contour lines indicate on a topographic map?

• Elevation markers

• Vegetation areas

• Man-made objects

• Land boundaries

What is the contour interval on a topographic map?

• The distance between latitude lines

• The elevation change between two contours

• The size of roads and trails

• The scale of the map

What is the purpose of the map key on a topographic map?

• To indicate land boundaries

• To give useful information about the map's features

• To provide information about the map's scale

• To show elevation markers

What do latitude lines represent on a topographic map?

• Elevation markers

• Distance in latitude

• Distance in longitude

• Elevation change

What do the series of a map determine?

• The map's contour interval

• The map's name

• The map's scale

• How many minutes it covers

What do the colors brown and blue represent on USGS maps?

• Land boundaries and roads

• Vegetation areas and bodies of water

• Elevation markers and land boundaries

• Man-made objects and contour lines

What is the most notable aspect of a topographic map?

• The squiggly brown contour lines

• The map's name and series

• The map key and copyright information

• The scale and contour interval