Question

1. what information is given by a contour line on a topographic map?

just the elevation
the type of soil and the shape of the land
the elevation and the shape of land
the elevation and the type of soil

Explanation:

Contour lines on a topographic map connect points of equal elevation, directly showing elevation. The spacing and pattern of these lines also reveal the shape and slope of the land (e.g., close lines mean steep terrain). They do not provide information about soil type.

Answer:

the elevation and the shape of land