map Flashcards

1
Q

name the two types of maps

A

topographic maps

orthophoto maps

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2
Q

what are the contour intervals for a topographic map and a

orthophoto map

A

topographic maps - 20 m

orthophoto maps - 5 m

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3
Q

what are the colours used for a topographic map and a

orthophoto map

A

topographic maps - blues . back . green, brown , red

orthophoto maps - black n white

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4
Q

what is the scale used for a topographic map and a

orthophoto map

A

topographic maps - 1 : 50 000

orthophoto maps - 1 : 10 000

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5
Q

how big are the areas covered by a topographic map and a

orthophoto map

A

topographic maps -big area

orthophoto maps - small area

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6
Q

what are contour lines

A

contour Iines show the height and shape of landscape features
like hills , valleys , mountains

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7
Q

name 4 symbols that show hight above sea level

A

spot hight
trigonometric beacon
bench mark
contour lines

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