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Businesses use topographic maps (maps showing the surface features of an area)to help decide where to build new stores, housing, or factories. also the government uses a topographic map to find out where to build new schools and other public buildings.

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How do business and government use topographic maps?

Businesses use topographic maps (maps showing the surface features of an area)to help decide where to build new stores, housing, or factories. also the government uses a topographic map to find out where to build new schools and other public buildings.


How do geologist use topographical maps?

geologists use . topographic maps to see surface features


How can you use topographic maps in the future?

no one knows but I thank we could


How do you scientists use topographic maps?

Engineers use a topographic map for every project they are going to build. Topographic maps show altitudes of ground surfaces and also show specific formations, such as mountains. By using a topographic map an engineer can decide the best location for a bridge or building.


How do you use topograph map?

Well, "we scientists" use topographic maps to find out the elevation and etcetera of a place.


How do you find surrounding maps on a topographic map?

To find surrounding maps on a topographic map, look for grid lines or coordinates that provide references to adjacent maps. These grid indicators usually show which maps border the area you are currently viewing. You can use these references to locate and obtain the surrounding maps you need.


Why do geologists use topographic maps as base maps?

Because a topograpic map is a map that shows surface features, or topography of an area.


What type of map would you use to see the elevation of mt McKinley?

You would use a topographic map to see the elevation of Mt. McKinley. Topographic maps show the physical features of an area, such as the contour lines that indicate changes in elevation.


Are contour sketches always used in maps?

No, usually only on topographic maps. Other maps (e.g. street map, road map, voting districts map) have no use for them.


How could you use topographic maps of your area to help decide on the best location for the zoo?

well the topographic maps will determine the elevations in the area and help find the best location without making a zoo somewhere its not supposed to be on. hope i helped :)


How do governments and businesses use regions?

Governments and businesses use regions to manage the needs of a large area. There will often be officials or managers assigned specifically to head up a region.


What type of map shows mountains hills plains rivers lakes oceans and other features of an area?

There are two types of maps that show landforms. Physical maps show landforms using shading, while topographical maps use contour lines.