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The lines that connect points having the same elevation are a kind of isopleth called contour lines, or contours.
The closer that the lines are on the map the steeper the terrain is.
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∙ 14y agoThe Contour lines on a topographic map measure land elevation. The closer the lines are together, the steeper the land is. Usually every contour line on a map has a specific measurement. So, if the contour line is 50 feet on a certain map and you have two contour lines crossing your trail during one mile of your trek, you would be rising or falling 100 feet during that mile. I hope this answers your question.
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∙ 14y agoThese lines represent elivation change on the map. The close the lines are together the steeper that area is. In order to know which direction the change is in you have to look at numbers that should be on the lines. if you find two numbers that are on the same slope and compare them you can tell if it is a hill or a valley that is represented on the map.
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What are lines on a map labeled with elevation?
Called both Elevation Lines or Contour Lines
A closed circle with short lines inside on a topographical map?
Depression
What map would you use to know the height of a mountain?
A topographical map will show contour lines and spot heights, with mountain tops marked with their height.
A map with contour lines that show elevation of the earth's surface?
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What is a mountaineers map known as?
Topo - possibly from topographical map.
Lines on a map labeled with elevation are?
Topographical lines
What would you see on a topographical map?
You would be able to see roads on a topographical map.
What is a topigraphical map?
a TOPOGRAPHICAL MAP shows the contour of the lines
How are gradual elevations shown on a topographical map?
Gradual elevations shown on a topographical map by widely spaced contour lines.
What are lines on a map labeled with elevation?
Called both Elevation Lines or Contour Lines
A closed circle with short lines inside on a topographical map?
Depression
The difference in elevation between the highest and lowest contour lines on a topographical map is called?
The difference in elevation between the highest and lowest contour lines on a topographical map is called a contour interval.
How do you read a topographical map?
familiarize yourself and the map's scale and symbols and interpret the maps contour lines.
What lines show elevation on a topographical map?
Contour lines show elevation on a topographical map. These lines connect points of equal elevation above sea level, with lines close together representing steep terrain and lines further apart indicating gentler slopes.
How do you use contours in a sentence?
The lines on a topographical map show the contours of the land.
On topographical map how do represent a steep slope?
Contour lines that are closely spaced
Equal points of elevation on a topographical map are connected by contour lines?
True.
