On a topographic map, the built-up area symbol is used to indicate which type of land?

On a topographic map, the built-up area symbol is used to indicate which type of land?

• A. Urban or developed areas
• B. Water features
• C. Dense forest
• D. Rugged terrain

Answer: (A)

On a topographic map, the built-up area symbol marks places where there are buildings and infrastructure—urban or developed land. This symbol is used to show towns, cities, and other areas with concentrated human-made development, helping readers distinguish populated areas from natural landscapes. Water features are depicted in blue, dense forest in green with tree symbols, and rugged terrain is indicated by contour complexity and shading, not by the built-up symbol. So the built-up area symbol best identifies areas that are urban or otherwise developed by people.