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