Topographic Maps Flashcards
1
Q
How do you locate features on a map using co-ordinates
A
Degrees;Minutes;Seconds;South Latitude
Degrees;Minutes;Seconds;East
Longitude
2
Q
Name 2 constructed features on a map
A
Red symbolizes roads
Green symbolizes vegetation
3
Q
Name 3 types of natural features on a map
A
Brown symbolizes contour lines
Blue symbolizes water features
Green symbolizes natural features
4
Q
How is height shown on a topographic map
A
Heights on topographic maps are shown by contours, trigonometrical stations, spot heights and bench marks.
5
Q
Name 3 other clues that can indicate the height on a map
A
The contours of a valley point upstream and the contours of a spur point downhill.
A dam wall is always on the downstream side and the water in a dam points upstream.
