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Topographic maps show topography. Topography is the height and dimensions of a land mass above water, conversely bythmetery is know as water topography. Geologic maps show geological feature of a land mass such as vegetation and climate zones.
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∙ 10y agoA topographic map uses (amongst other details) contour lines and coloured shading to represent the height and nature of the terrain.
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What type of map is used to locate faults and folds in beds of rocks?
These are called geologic maps or topographic maps.
What are some GOOD facts about topographic maps?
topographic maps have contour lines that show a specific place...
How Do Topographic Maps Differ From Relief Maps?
On a topographic map, elevation is represented by countour lines, which is two lines that connect without intersecting. Relief is also shown by contour lines but also with a variety of other methods, such as shades and colors.
What is the difference between a topographic map and bathymetric map?
Topographic maps are used to show elevation on land, and bathymetric maps are used to show depth in bodies of water.
What are the maps?
A map term is kind of skill used on maps such as latitude and longitude.
How would topographic maps of urban areas differ from topographic maps of suburban and rural areas?
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What type of map is used to locate faults and folds in beds of rocks?
These are called geologic maps or topographic maps.
What has the author Charles Laurence Dake written?
Charles Laurence Dake has written: 'Interpretation of topographic and geologic maps'
What maps are similar to topographic maps?
Topographic maps
what does a topographic map?
Geologic ELEVATION.
What does a topographic measure?
Geologic ELEVATION.
What does a topographic map measure?
Geologic ELEVATION.
Which of the maps show the three dimensions of earths surface?
Topographic map
What are some GOOD facts about topographic maps?
topographic maps have contour lines that show a specific place...
What types of maps show elevation of mountains?
topographic maps
What do geologic maps show?
Geologic Maps show the arrangement and types of rocks at the Earth's surface.
Where are topographic maps found?
an atlas
