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Why is it impossible that two contour lines will cross on the maps you have drawn?
As two contour line are of different heights, it would be impossible for two contour lines to cross. But, the problem is when it comes to printing map details.If two contour lines cross (touch) it means that they are both at the same height. This can happen on a cliff or steep sided mountain, when the height is so close vertically, that it is easier to show a blank area with a symbol for a cliff or steep mountainside. The symbol used depends on what is used by the producer/printer of the map. The symbol for cliffs should be shown on the map's legend printed on most maps.
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 symbol represents a mountain range?
Mountains are represented as triangles on map
How does index contour lines differ from other contour lines?
index contour lines have numbers contour lines dont
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 what?
Why is it impossible that two contour lines will cross on the maps you have drawn?
As two contour line are of different heights, it would be impossible for two contour lines to cross. But, the problem is when it comes to printing map details.If two contour lines cross (touch) it means that they are both at the same height. This can happen on a cliff or steep sided mountain, when the height is so close vertically, that it is easier to show a blank area with a symbol for a cliff or steep mountainside. The symbol used depends on what is used by the producer/printer of the map. The symbol for cliffs should be shown on the map's legend printed on most maps.
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
The heaviest contour lines on a topographic map are?
an index contour.
