Question

Which activity describes an application of topographic maps? Check all that apply.

recreation, such as camping and hiking
engineering, such as the construction of roads and buildings
science, such as mapping stars in the sky
business, such as analyzing population centers
science, such as analyzing surface features

Answer 1

- recreation, such as camping and hiking — Yes. Topo maps show trails, elevation and terrain useful for navigation.
- engineering, such as the construction of roads and buildings — Yes. Engineers use contours and drainage information for planning and design.
- science, such as analyzing surface features — Yes. Geologists and geomorphologists use topo maps to study landforms.

Not applicable: mapping stars (astronomy) and analyzing population centers (demographic/thematic maps are used for that).