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contour maps are maps that depict contour line. they contain lines of equal heights that are joined together and help to show elevations, terrain shape and many other features of the earth

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What kind of map measures mountains heights?

Contour Maps,actually,contour maps measure their elevations.


What do elevation maps use to show elevation?

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What are labeled with elevation in round units?

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Does a world map connect points of equal elevations?

A world map doesn't have to connect points of equal elevation, but there are world maps that do and they are called contour maps. See the link for additional information about contour maps.


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Must all topographic maps have a contour line that represents 0 meters of elevation Explain?

Not all topographic maps need a contour line that represents sea level because on some topographic maps you can analyze, that the contour line does not start on sea level. There are several reasons for this. One reason maybe that, the mountain or hill is mapped in the middle of an area and not surrounded by water. Zero meters of elevation represents sea level and if it includes 0 meters than that means that land is possibly an island. In other cases, there should be a contour line marked zero, but in some cases there are not.


What are some GOOD facts about topographic maps?

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What connects points of equal elevation on topographic maps?

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