Topographic Maps Quiz

What does a triangle symbol on a topographic map represent?

• Peak or summit

• Valley

• Plateau

• River

What does a series of concentric circles on a topographic map represent?

• Elevation contours

• Political boundaries

• Weather patterns

• Vegetation types

How do contour lines indicate a steep slope on a topographic map?

• Contour lines that are close together

• Contour lines that are horizontal

• Contour lines that are wavy

• Contour lines that are far apart

What do closely spaced contour lines indicate on a topographic map?

• Steep terrain or rapid change in elevation

• Flat terrain or slow change in elevation

• No change in elevation

• Presence of a river or lake

What do depressions on a topographic map look like?

• Wavy lines with no specific pattern

• Straight lines with varying lengths

• Closed contour lines with smaller values inside larger values

• Dotted lines with random spacing

How are depressions represented on a topographic map?

• Solid lines with arrows pointing downwards

• Wavy lines with circles on the uphill side

• Dotted lines with arrows pointing upwards

• Contour lines with hachures or small marks on the downhill side

What does a change in elevation of 100 feet between two contour lines indicate?

• Distance between cities

• Contour interval

• Temperature change

• Population density

Match the given topographic map with its corresponding elevation profile.

• Option B

• Option C

• Option D

• Option A

Match the given topographic map with its corresponding elevation profile.

• Option A

• Option B

• Option C

• Option D