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Why is it impossible that two contour lines will cross on the maps you have drawn?
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∙ 6y ago
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.
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∙ 14y agoContour lines are elevation so they go up and not across
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∙ 13y agoEach contour line represents a specific elevation, it is impossible for them to cross because there cannot be two elevations at the exact same place.
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∙ 6y agoi do not know
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The contour lines drawn on a 500 mb chart are lines of constant?
altitude
Why contour line never cross?
Contour line's measure elevation, there cannot be a space with two different elevations at the same time. For example, a hill can be 1,000 feet tall at the summit but not also 5 ft at its summit (unless you're in some parallel dimension). So no, they never cross.
Specially drawn contour lines used to represent a round number of feet or meters?
Index contours
What are the main topographic map rules?
contour lines can never cross. The closer the contour lines are, the steeper the land gets. If you move from one line to another, the elevation becomes different.
What type of map shows changes in elevation on Earths surface?
A Topographic Map includes contour lines drawn to represent changes in elevation.The most important thing to remember is that CLOSE contour lines mean STEEP terrain and OPEN contour lines mean FLAT terrain.
The contour lines drawn on a 500 mb chart are lines of constant?
altitude
Why is is unlikely that two contour lines will cross?
Because contour lines make places of equal height.
Why is it unlikely that two contour lines will cross?
Contour lines never cross because the elevations can't be two different numbers in one spot.
Why can't two contour lines overlap?
One contour can not cross another because a contour is one exact elevation; if it crossed another contour it would show that it is higher than the second contour on one side, but lower on the other side.
How do contour lines help you visualize a feature earths solid surface?
A contour line represents a certain vertical height above the the contour line shown drawn below. Contour lines are a means of representing 3D hills and mountains on a 2D flat paper. Maps should show the height between contour lines: 50 metres between contour lines is common.
What angle are ' cross-hatch' lines normally drawn?
Cross-hatch lines used in Architectural drawings are normally drawn at a 45 degree angle.
Line drawn on a topographic map to join points of equal elevation?
lines of equal elevation are called contour lines.
How do contour lines help you visualize a feature of Earth solid surface?
A contour line represents a certain vertical height above the the contour line shown drawn below. Contour lines are a means of representing 3D hills and mountains on a 2D flat paper. Maps should show the height between contour lines: 50 metres between contour lines is common.
What is a con tour line?
A contour lines are drawn on a map to show areas of the same height.
What is a specially drawn contour lines used to represent a round number of feet or meters?
gelatin
Why contour line never cross?
Contour line's measure elevation, there cannot be a space with two different elevations at the same time. For example, a hill can be 1,000 feet tall at the summit but not also 5 ft at its summit (unless you're in some parallel dimension). So no, they never cross.
Why can't contour lines cross merge or split?
Contour lines are imaginary lines that join points of equal height. Therefore, say, a 300 metre height contour line can never meet a 400 metre height one.
