Topographic Map Pre-Assessment

What is the main purpose of a topography map?

• To show different types of landforms

• To locate cities and towns

• To display the names of rivers and lakes

• To indicate different climate zones

Which feature on a topography map shows the steepness of a slope?

• Contour lines

• Legend

• Compass rose

• Scale

What does a contour line on a topography map represent?

• A river or a lake

• A hill or a mountain

• A road or a highway

• A city or a town

Which of the following statements is true about contour lines?

• Contour lines that are close together represent a steep slope.

• Contour lines that are far apart represent a steep slope.

• Contour lines are only used to represent rivers and lakes.

• Contour lines are always in a straight, horizontal pattern.

How can you determine the elevation of a point on a topography map?

• By calculating the distance between contour lines

• By using the scale bar on the map

• By looking at the compass rose

• By counting the number of cities nearby