Interpretation of physical and cultural features - SS1 Geography Past Questions and Answers - page 1
1
What do contour lines on a map primarily represent?
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A
Vegetation types
B
Elevation
C
River networks
2
Which contour line pattern is often used to represent a hill on a topographic map?
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A
 Dashed lines
B
Concentric circles
C
Straight lines
3
How can you determine the elevation change between two points on a map using contour lines?
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A
Measure the distance horizontally
B
Count the number of contour lines crossed
C
Calculate the latitude and longitude
4
What do V-shaped contour lines on a map typically represent?
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A
Valleys
B
Ridges
C
Hills
5
When contour lines form closed loops on a map, what type of geographical feature do they represent?
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A
River
B
Plateau
C
Lake
6
How do you recognize a river on a map?
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A
Wavy lines
B
Straight lines
C
Dotted lines
7
What type of symbol represents a human settlement, like a town or city, on a map?
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A
Crosshatch pattern
B
Dot or cluster of buildings
C
Wavy line
8
What are railways typically shown as on a map?
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A
Squares
B
Parallel lines
C
Dotted lines
9
Airports are often marked on maps with symbols that represent:
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A
Birds
B
Runways and terminal buildings
C
Trees
10
What are utility symbols on maps used to represent?
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A
Elevation levels
B
Cultural landmarks
C
Government authorities
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