Interactive Map Skills Quiz

Topographic maps show both natural and man-made features.

A dam is a natural feature.

What type of scale is shown as 1:50 000?

What is the purpose of contour lines?

Which of the following is a man-made feature?

What does the compass rose on a map show?

What does a dashed line (➖➖➖) usually represent on a map?

What does this symbol (🌲) represent on a topographic map?

A location lies at 32°S and 26°E. What tool helps you find it?

Which of these is a word scale?