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A. The way that contour lines bend when they cross a stream is always upstream.
B. Circles that are closed contours signify hills.
C. Closed contours with short lines pointing downward are closed depressions and have no outlet.
D. Gentle slopes are characterized by lines farther apart, while steep slopes are characterized by lines closer to one another.
E. Maximum relief is the different elevations between highest and lowest points in an area.
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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 does a contour line measure?
The scale of contour lines on a topographic (terrain) map is called the "contour interval".
How do contour lines show stream direction?
indicated with different kind of contour numbers , which are showed in brown curved lines
What is a contour outline?
Contour lines are lines that conect the same leval of elevation on a map of earths sirface.
How do you read a topographical map?
familiarize yourself and the map's scale and symbols and interpret the maps contour lines.
What do you need to know about a topographic map to read about it?
You mist familiarize yourself with the maps scale and symbols and be able to interpret contour lines!!(:
How does index contour lines differ from other contour lines?
index contour lines have numbers contour lines dont
What do you need to know about topographic maps in order to read it?
You mist familiarize yourself with the maps scale and symbols and be able to interpret contour lines!!(:
How do contour lines show elevation?
The darker contour lines on map are called index contour lines. Numbers that indicate elevations are often written on these lines.
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 do you use contour lines?
Contour lines are lines that connect points of equal elevation. A topographical map is a map that uses contour lines to represent the elevation of land surfaces.
Contour lines connect points with the same what?
Contour lines connect points with the same elevation or altitude. These lines are used on maps to help visualize the shape and elevation of the terrain.
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 does a contour line measure?
The scale of contour lines on a topographic (terrain) map is called the "contour interval".
What are lines on a farm called?
contour lines
