geography MCQ #7146

Which of these best describes a relief map?

geography MCQ #7146

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Which of these best describes a relief map?

    • A) A map showing population by shading
    • B) A map focused on political boundaries
    • C) A map plotting equal-value isolines
    • D) A map showing elevation and terrain using contours or shading

    Answer: A map showing elevation and terrain using contours or shading

    Explanation: A relief map depicts the physical topography of the land surface, using contour lines, colour gradients (hypsometric tinting), or shaded relief to show elevation, hills, valleys, and mountains.