Question

If you are hiking in a 'rugged area' where the map only shows broken lines (---), what should you assume about the elevation data?

• A. The lines represent underwater trenches.
• B. The height is exact to the nearest millimeter.
• C. The elevation is an approximation based on the land's shape.
• D. The area is strictly forbidden for travel.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. The elevation is an approximation based on the land's shape.

• Form lines (broken lines) show the general 'form' or appearance of the land rather than surveyed facts.