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How are the contours of the water table different from normal contour lines?
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The contours of the water table lines are the same as the contours of other topographical lines. The only indication of water tables might be elevation lines but they are not unique to water tables.
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How do you determine the elevation of unlabled contour lines?
The distance in height between contour lines should be stated in the map's legend. If the contours are stated in the legend as being 50 metres apart, then count the lines upwards from a contour that has a height against it, and multiply by the number of unlabelled lines.
How can you find the direction a stream flows on a topographic map?
A contour map shows lines which connect areas equal in height. These lines are called contours and should be labelled to show the height that each contour represents. A stream flows downhill, this is due to gravity. Thus, to determine which way a stream flows, find contours, at least two, that intersect the path of the stream, then look at the heights these contours represents(their labels). The stream will flow from the contour labelled with the higher number towards the contour labelled with the lower number. PS. sometimes not all the contours are numbered, but only say every fith contour is numbered, then you can assume that all contours are equally incremented i.e. the height difference from one contour to the next stays equal.
What does it mean when lines are close together on a topographic map?
If the lines are contours - it signifies that the land is steeper the closer the lines are drawn
If Contour lines are close together the land has a gentle slope?
The closer the contours, the steeper the slope.
What is a contour interval?
EDITED 1/8/16: A contour interval is a the elevation difference between two adjacent contour lines. Previous person put some ridiculous answer. This one is the correct answer on APEX and does not need improvement.
What is a contour and why do you use them?
Contours are lines shown on maps depicting the height of different areas.
How do you recognize a plain or flat area on a contour map?
A plain or flat area on a contour map is recognized by contour lines. Thick contour lines have elevations printed on them periodically. They can also use supplemental contours that represent smaller vertical distances using dashed lines.
How can contour lines intersect?
Contours can intersect if you have an overhang. If there is a vertical drop, the contours will touch but not cross one another.
How are contour lines shown for a gentle slope?
Contours for a gentle slope are spaced equally and far apart, the closer the contour lines the steeper the slope.
How do you contour lines show a steep slope?
How close together the brown contour lines are Yes, the closer the contours the steeper the slope. Flat land, by definition, has no contour lines.
What is the contour like on a map where the relief is low?
Contours show the elevation above sea level. The steeper the slope the closer the contour lines. Therefore, on a low elevation the contours will be far apart.
What is the contour interval like on a map where the relief is low?
Contours show the elevation above sea level. The steeper the slope the closer the contour lines. Therefore, on a low elevation the contours will be far apart.
What are contours?
ITS A CLOSED-LOOP CONTOUR LINE THAT HAVE SHORT STRAIGHT LINES PERPENDICULAR TO THE INSIDE OF THE LOOP.
Specially drawn contour lines used to represent a round number of feet or meters?
Index contours
How do you determine the elevation of unlabled contour lines?
The distance in height between contour lines should be stated in the map's legend. If the contours are stated in the legend as being 50 metres apart, then count the lines upwards from a contour that has a height against it, and multiply by the number of unlabelled lines.
What are the lines joining places of same elevation called?
a contour line joins places of equal elevation
How do you interpret contour lines?
A. The way that contour lines bend when they cross a stream is always upstream. B. Circles that are closed contours signify hills. C. Closed contours with short lines pointing downward are closed depressions and have no outlet. D. Gentle slopes are characterized by lines farther apart, while steep slopes are characterized by lines closer to one another. E. Maximum relief is the different elevations between highest and lowest points in an area.
