WONDER #1881: Can You Read a Topographic Map?

Question 1 of 3

The first topographic map series of an entire country was completed in which year?

1. 1985
2. 1881
3. 1789
4. 1492

Question 2 of 3

Contour lines connect points of equal what?

1. elevation
2. temperature
3. width
4. color

Question 3 of 3

Topographic maps allow the three-dimensional shape of Earth’s surface to be shown in how many dimensions on a map?

1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4

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