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Why is it important to use topography maps?
A
Topographic maps are important because they help travelers find hike spots
B
they help people discover new mountains
C
Topographic maps are important because they show the surface of the earth in detail.
D
all of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It is not possible for a student even in a lifetime to collect direct information from the field of all over the earth but with the help of topographical maps, one can easily manage to know different parts of the surface of the earth. So it is very essential for the student of geography to study the topographic maps.

Detailed explanation-2: -Topographical maps, also known as general purpose maps, are drawn at relatively large scales. These maps show important natural and cultural features such as relief, vegetation, water bodies, cultivated land, settlements, and transportation networks, etc.

Detailed explanation-3: -Topography maps are used by the hikers to understand the steepness of the slopes. Topography maps are used by mining engineers. Topography maps are used by Geologists to understand the landforms, tectonic activity, etc. Scientists use topography maps to study the surface of asteroids, mars, and the moon.

Detailed explanation-4: -Topographic maps have many multiple uses in the present day: any type of geographic planning or large-scale architecture; earth sciences and many other geographic disciplines; mining and other earth-based endeavours; civil engineering and recreational uses such as hiking and orienteering.

Detailed explanation-5: -It helps in achieving an in-depth and accurate picture of the building, land, and other structures of the land. For geographical experts, topography mapping can help in showing the terrain and forms of earth surface orientation and monuments along with terrestrial phenomena.

Detailed explanation-6: -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-7: -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.

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