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How do contour lines on a topographic map show hills and depressions?
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∙ 14y ago
Contour lines show a specific terrain elevation ... this is generally the height of the land above sea level. ?You will see this as a number that is occasionally interspersed within the line itself. ?(In the U.S.A. the unit of measure is generally "feet"; I would assume "meters" in maps *from* most other countries.) ?The lines are drawn around the terrain features at that elevation, so you can see the shape of the hill or valley by looking at the shape of the line(s). ?By comparing the elevation marking of one line to that of an adjacent line, you can tell whether the terrain is "rising" or "sinking" at that point, and this allows you to determine whether the terrain feature is a hill or depression.
Hope this helps,
Egbert O'Foo
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∙ 14y ago
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What contour lines show on a topographic map?
Contour lines show levels of elevation, where there are hills and valleys on a map
. Contour lines that touch or overlap on a topographic map indicate a?
Contour lines that touch or overlap on a topographic map indicate a
Contour lines that touch or overlap on a topographic map indicate a .?
Contour lines that touch or overlap on a topographic map indicate a
Contour lines that touch or overlap on a topographic map indicate a?
Contour lines that touch or overlap on a topographic map indicate a
The heaviest contour lines on a topographic map are?
an index contour.
On a topographic map contour lines that are closer together indicate?
On a topographic map, contour lines that are closer together indicate a steeper slope.
What is the purpose of contour on topographic map?
Contour lines show elevation.
What happens on a topographic map the closer the contour lines get?
The closer the contour lines, the steeper is the slope.
On a topographic map relief is shown using what?
countour intervals
What do contour lines on a topographic map show?
They show the relief of an area. They will have height values attached to them. The distance between contour lines gives an impression of gradient. The closer they are together, the steeper the slope.
What is the definition of hachured contour lines?
Hachured contour lines are contour lines with ticks pointing downslope that indicate a depression on a topographic map.
How are depressions symbolized on a topographic map?
A depression is shown by contour lines with small marks pointing toward the lowest point of the depression.
