that the elevation of the area varies
If the contour lines on a topographic map have wide spaces in between and are further apart then the terrain is relatively flat. If the contour lines are close together then the terrain forms a steep slope.
Some topographic maps show that. Or all you can tell is the closer they are the harder the climb and the further apart the easier.
The US Geological Survey's topographic maps have "contour lines" showing elevation. The farther apart the contour lines are, the more gentle the terrain is; the closer together they are, the steeper the terrain is. The darker contour lines typically denote 100-foot elevation changes and are marked as such, while the lighter lines typically indicate 10 or 20-foot changes in between. The interval can easily be determined by counting the number of lighter contour lines between the darker lines. The steepness of the slope can be determined by using the map's scale (which is indicated at the bottom of the map) to measure the distance between two points and using the contour lines to see the change in elevation.
a flat area, such as a feild.
Contour maps show elevation. The contour interval tells what the difference is between each contour line is, so lines closer together means a steeper slope, and further apart means a gentler slope.
On topographic maps, contour lines that are far apart indicate gentle slopes or gradual changes in elevation. The farther apart the contour lines, the flatter the terrain.
that the land is composed of many mountains
gentle slopes
nearly flat
nearly flat
If the contour lines are far apart, then that indicates the land has a gentle slope (low slope).
If the contour lines are far apart, then that indicates the land has a gentle slope (low slope).
If the contour lines on a topographic map have wide spaces in between and are further apart then the terrain is relatively flat. If the contour lines are close together then the terrain forms a steep slope.
If the topographic lines are closer together it means that it has a steeper slope grade, if they are farther apart, it means that they have a more relaxed slope grade. There is usually a scale on the map that can tell you in exact measurements of the slope.
The contour lines on a topographic map represent the difference in elevation between two adjacent lines. The closer together the contour lines are, the steeper the terrain. If the lines are spaced far apart, it indicates a gentle slope. The contour interval, which is typically shown in the map's legend, specifies the difference in elevation between each contour line.
Contour lines that are farther apart on topographic maps indicate flatter terrain or gradual slopes. The spacing between contour lines represents the steepness of the land: wider spacing means a gentler slope, while closer spacing indicates a steeper slope.
Relief on a topographic map is shown using contour lines, which represent different elevations. The closer together the contour lines are, the steeper the terrain, while farther apart lines indicate flatter areas. Relief can also be depicted using shading or hill shading to show the three-dimensional nature of the landscape.