A contour is a line that joins points of equal elevation.
Contour lines that touch or overlap on a topographic map indicate a
Closely spaced contour line on a topographic map shows that the land is steep.
topographic elevation
Contour lines show elevation.
A contour chart is a map that shows contour lines. A good example of this is a topographic map.
The heaviest contour lines on a topographic map indicate the highest elevation on the map. These lines represent the peaks of mountains, hills, or other elevated land features.
Contour lines show elevation.
the difference in elevation represented by each contour line on a topographic map
A map with contour lines is called a topographic map. These lines represent changes in elevation and help to visualize the shape of the terrain. Topographic maps are commonly used for hiking, surveying, and land navigation.
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
topographic map