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Contour lines show elevation differences on topographic maps. On other maps, a coloured grid can show changes in elevation (these are called digital elevation models or DEMs).
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∙ 14y agoIf it is above the water it is a topographic map.
If it is below the water it is a bathymetric map.
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∙ 6y agoContour lines are used to indicate elevation. On some style of maps, colour may be used between the contour lines for easier graphic representation.
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∙ 15y agoA contour map
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∙ 14y agoA topographic map
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∙ 14y agoTopographical map
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∙ 14y agoTopographical maps indicate elevation.
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∙ 13y agotopographic map
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What do contour lines show On a map?
Elevation levels above sea level .
How are elevation and contour lines the same?
Elevation lines and contour lines are just different names for the same thing. Both of them show elevation (or indirectly steepness) on a map.
Do topo maps show slopesreliefand elevation?
YES TOPO MAPS SHOW SLOPESRELIEFAND ELEVATION
What maps show how high or low the surface of the earth is by shading each elevation a different color?
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Cartographers use what to show the elevation of landforms?
Contour lines and spot elevation labels.
What do contour lines show On a map?
Elevation levels above sea level .
What contour lines show on a topographic map?
Contour lines show levels of elevation, where there are hills and valleys on a map
Who would use a relief map?
Hikers, explorers, land developers, GPS treasure-hunt participants, and civil engineers find them useful.
How many different map colors show land elevation?
8 different colors
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.
How are elevation and contour lines the same?
Elevation lines and contour lines are just different names for the same thing. Both of them show elevation (or indirectly steepness) on a map.
What do elevation maps use to show elevation?
Maps can show elevation with contour lines
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.
What kind of slope does close contour lines on a topographic map show?
elevation. the closer the lines the steeper the slope.
Do topo maps show slopesreliefand elevation?
YES TOPO MAPS SHOW SLOPESRELIEFAND ELEVATION
Does a road map show elevation?
No it doesn't show elevation. I was looking for it too but it doesnt seem like it to me.
What maps show how high or low the surface of the earth is by shading each elevation a different color?
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