Topographic and orthophot

Which map type shows real-world images taken from the air?

• Topographic map
• Aerial photograph
• Political map
• Weather map

What does a benchmark indicate on a topographic map?

• A benchmark shows the location of water sources.
• A benchmark indicates the type of vegetation present.
• A benchmark marks the boundaries of land ownership.
• A benchmark indicates a known elevation point.

What feature does NOT appear on an orthophoto map?

• Elevation contours
• Rivers
• Buildings
• Roads

Which map is better for identifying vegetation and land use?

• Weather maps
• Thematic maps (e.g., satellite imagery or land use maps)
• Topographic maps
• Political maps

What does the scale 1:50 000 mean on a map?

• 1:50,000 means 1 unit on the map equals 5,000 units in reality.
• 1:50,000 means 1 kilometer on the map represents 50 kilometers in reality.
• 1:50,000 indicates the map is 50,000 times larger than the actual area.
• 1:50,000 means 1 unit on the map equals 50,000 units in reality.

Which map would you use for planning a hiking route through mountains?

• Political map
• Road map
• Topographic map
• Weather map

Which of the following is a man-made feature commonly found on both map types?

• roads
• lakes
• mountains
• rivers

What information does a map’s legend provide?

• A map's legend explains the symbols and colors used on the map.
• A map's legend provides historical information about the area.
• A map's legend shows the geographical coordinates of locations.
• A map's legend indicates the scale of the map.

Which direction is usually found at the top of a map?

• South
• North
• East
• West

What is one advantage of a topographic map over an orthophoto?

• Topographic maps clearly show elevation and terrain features.
• Orthophotos provide better elevation data than topographic maps.
• Topographic maps are easier to read than any other map type.
• Topographic maps are more colorful than orthophotos.