Topographic Interpretation
Geography ⇒ Geographical Skills and Techniques
Topographic Interpretation starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how a plateau is represented on a topographic map.
Describe how you would identify a settlement on a topographic map.
Describe the process of calculating the gradient between two points on a topographic map.
Explain how you can identify a waterfall on a topographic map.
Explain the difference between a spur and a re-entrant as shown by contour lines.
Explain the significance of grid references on a topographic map.
Explain the term 'benchmark' as used in topographic maps.
Explain why understanding topographic maps is important for planning and development.
Contour lines on a topographic map represent (1) temperature (2) elevation (3) rainfall (4) population density. Choose the correct option.
If a topographic map shows a road crossing a river, which feature is likely present at the crossing point? (1) Bridge (2) Dam (3) Waterfall (4) Tunnel
On a topographic map, the symbol for a metalled road is usually shown as (1) double red lines (2) single black line (3) dashed blue line (4) green dotted line.
Which colour is generally used to show forested areas on a topographic map? (1) Blue (2) Green (3) Brown (4) Red
Fill in the blank: The ________ direction is always shown at the top of a standard topographic map.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the imaginary line joining all points of equal elevation above mean sea level.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the key to understanding the symbols used on a topographic map.
Fill in the blank: The ________ of a map is the relationship between a distance on the map and the corresponding distance on the ground.
True or False: A contour interval remains the same throughout a particular topographic map.
True or False: A river always flows from lower to higher elevation.
True or False: Contour lines never cross each other on a topographic map.
True or False: The brown colour on a topographic map is used to show contour lines.
