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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Topographic Maps Are ____
A
how mountains grow
B
maps that describe the physical features and elevation of land features
C
about mountains only
D
maps that show how tall mountains are
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A topographic map is a detailed and accurate illustration of man-made and natural features on the ground such as roads, railways, power transmission lines, contours, elevations, rivers, lakes and geographical names.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer : Topographical maps are Large scale maps. It covers a relatively smaller area in a detailed manner. It is also known as ordnance survey maps. Topographical maps use many symbols to represent political, physical and Socio-cultural features such as boundaries, Mountains and rivers, Roads and railway lines etc.

Detailed explanation-3: -Topographic maps conventionally show topography, or land contours, by means of contour lines. Contour lines are curves that connect contiguous points of the same altitude (isohypse). In other words, every point on the marked line of 100 m elevation is 100 m above mean sea level.

Detailed explanation-4: -The topography is the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area. For example, topography features the distribution of natural formations such as mountains, rivers, lakes, valleys, forests, glaciers, etc., and human-made features such as roads, dams, and cities.

Detailed explanation-5: -Topographic features are special points, lines and regions that have a specific meaning for describing the shape of the terrain: they correspond to local differential properties of the terrain surface.

Detailed explanation-6: -Uses of Topographic Map These maps can be used for any kind of geographic planning or architecture purposes. It can be used in matters of Earth Science and Geography. It can be used in mining and other such purposes like the construction of ponds etc. It can be used for recreational purposes as well.

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