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A map that shows the different elevations of an area.
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∙ 13y agoMost common maps do not. Some maps have lines of elevation.
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∙ 13y agoheights of geographical formations
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∙ 13y agoheight of geographical formations
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How is an elevation map measured?
If you mean how is elevation on a map measured then it is usally by a different color(usally white means the highest).
Where is the lowest elevation on earth's map?
dead sea
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.
When Differences is elevation are best shown using a?
topographic map
Differences in elevation are best shown using a .?
topographical map.
What kind of map shows elevation?
the type of map that shows elevation is called an elevation map. elevation maps are used for showing how high the land is.
What is elevation map?
An elevation Map is a map that shows how high (the elevation) something is (mountain, hills, land-forms, etc.)
Which map is better for showing the height of a mountain above sea level an elevation map or relief map?
An elevation map would be better because an elevation map measures height.
What does an elevation map do for you?
an elevation map shows you the different heights of a certain area
What shows elevation?
There are various maps that show elevation. A physical map shows elevation changes with different colors and shades. A topographic map also shows elevation but with contour lines instead of colors and shading. A thematic map may also show elevation, but elevation is usually in the background, and not important to the map itself.
What is a countour map?
A contour map is a physical map showing elevation and each line shows a major change in elevation.
What is the type of map that shows the height of land above sea level a highway climate or elevation map?
elevation map
How are differences in elevation represented on a elevation map?
IDK
What type of map measures elevation?
a contour map What type of map shows elevations and locations? A Topographic Map
What lines show elevation on a topographical map?
The elevation on a topographic map is shown using Contour Interval.
The elevation on a topographic map is shown using?
There are two ways a map can show elevation. A map can use different colors to represent each elevation. The other option is to use contour lines.
A topographic map differs from a road map in that the topographic map shows?
A topographic map shows equal lines of elevation, in set distances which can vary between maps (dependent on the grade of elevation change). elevation,relief,and slope.
