Cuts and fills on a map indicate what about terrain or construction?

• A. The creation of elevations by blasting to lower or raise land in a small area
• B. A type of elevated highway
• C. The elevation of a mountain
• D. The location of water bodies

Answer: (A)

The main idea is how terrain is prepared for construction through earthmoving. Cuts show where soil or rock is removed to lower the ground, while fills show where material is added to raise the ground. Together, they indicate how a landscape will be reshaped in a localized area to create a flat, stable grade for roads or other structures and to manage drainage. This is why the statement about creating elevations by blasting or removing material in a small area fits best. It isn’t about a specific type of road, the natural height of a mountain, or the location of water features, but about the process of modifying the ground itself to achieve the needed elevation.