Why do all usgs topographic maps use the same legend

Asked by maham237 @ 20/05/2021 in Geography viewed by 345 People

Answered by maham237 @ 20/05/2021

All topographic maps used the same map legend because this is the most practical way to share symbols and colors. If every region had its own unique map legend, reading topographic maps would be a nightmare.

A topographic map would be most useful for which activity

Asked by maham237 @ 05/06/2021 in Computers And Technology viewed by 339 persons

A.finding out how much rainfall your town receives each year B.finding the highest point in your city C.locating the name of the road where your friend lives D.determining what kind …

What do the colors on a physical map legend represent

Asked by admin @ 29/11/2021 in History viewed by 262 persons

Select the correct answer from each drop-down menu. A physical map usually uses various colors to represent different features. Some are common on most maps. For example, maps often use …

How to find the contour interval on a topographic map

Asked by admin @ 22/11/2021 in Geography viewed by 297 persons

State the contour interval used on this topographic map. How are you able to determine the interval?

Why is a map more useful than a globe

Asked by admin @ 17/08/2021 in Geography viewed by 355 persons

How r maps more useful than globes

How is a map more useful than a globe

Asked by admin @ 13/08/2021 in Geography viewed by 309 persons

How r maps more useful than globes

What are the uses of maps in our daily life

Asked by admin @ 02/08/2021 in Geography viewed by 349 persons

How can maps be better used in our day to day life

How to tell the highest elevation on a topographic map

Asked by admin @ 28/10/2021 in Geography viewed by 271 persons

What is the exact elevation of the highest point shown on the topographic map below? A. 800m B. 900m C. 1000m D. Can not be determined

Which kind of map uses contour lines to show elevation

Asked by admin @ 15/10/2021 in Geography viewed by 346 persons

Which kind of map uses contour lines to show elevation?

Explain the use and types of distributional maps

Asked by admin @ 29/08/2021 in Geography viewed by 324 persons

Explain the use and types of distributional maps

What are the uses of maps showing heights

Asked by admin @ 24/08/2021 in Social Sciences viewed by 360 persons

What are the uses of maps by showing heights

Why do geographers need to use visuals other than maps

Asked by maham237 @ 23/05/2021 in Social Studies viewed by 667 persons

Hachured contour lines on a topographic map represent _____

Asked by maham237 @ 25/04/2021 in Geography viewed by 363 persons

A.depressions, B.very small hills, C. underwater features, D.caves

How are hills or mountains represented on a topographic map

Asked by admin @ 04/11/2021 in Physics viewed by 256 persons

How can you determine if a hill or mountain is represented on a topographic map?

What color is used to show mountains on a map

Asked by admin @ 03/08/2021 in Geography viewed by 324 persons

On a map what color is usually used to show mountains

Topographic maps represent an area's physical features by describing _____

Asked by maham237 @ 14/07/2021 in Biology viewed by 306 persons

A. shape, elevation, and steepness of features B. rock type, elevation, and shape of features C. elevation and rock types of features and direction of river flow D. shape, elevation, …