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The level curves form loops around the maximum point. As height increases the
loops become tighter. Similarly the curves squeeze to the lowest point as height decreases.
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What is the highest point of elevation in Philadelphia PA?
It's either at the intersection of Bethlehem Pike and Germantown Ave in Chestnut Hill or Summit Ave in Roxborough.
When might two contour lines cross?
Contour lines don't really "cross" if we consider them strictly. But they can "merge" at a point where there is an abrupt change in elevation, as a cliff. Let's look at things a bit more closely. If we map a hill with one side cut straight down by something like a quarry or the action of a river, we'd see contour lines on a map coming together to "merge" along the face of the cliff. There are "multiple elevations" represented by the face of the cliff, and two or more lines might become one line along what is the cliff face on our map.
On a toptgraphic map contour lines that from a circle indicate?
All of the points along the line are the same elevation. The answer he wants is for novanet..meaning this answer is irrelevant Dx
How do you find the slope between two locations on a topographic map?
. Lay a strip of paper along a line across the area where the profile is to be constructed.b. Mark on the paper the exact place where each contour, stream and hill top crosses the profile line.c. Label each mark with the elevation of the contour it represents.d. Prepare a vertical scale on profile paper by labeling the horizontal lines corresponding to the elevation of each index contour line.e. Place the paper with the labeled contour lines at the bottom of the profile paper and project each contour to the horizontal line of the same elevation.f. Connect the points.
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.
Why is the highest point of a hill represented by an x not a contour line?
Contour lines are spaced at a regular height above sea level - every 50 metres, for example. The highest point of a hill may be just above the highest contour line. Therefore a spot or summit height symbol may be used to mark the highest point on the map.
What is the highest elevation line shown on the map?
The highest elevation line shown on the map depends on what is the highest point - which is often the summit of a hill or mountain.
How do you know a hill on a topographic map?
On a topographic map, you can identify a hill by examining the contour lines. Contour lines that form closed loops are an indication of a hill or a mountain. The closer the contour lines are together, the steeper the slope of the hill.
What is the elevation of the highest contour line on hill w?
The answer is #3 or c in a multiple choice question. 560m
What is the meaning of 'summit?
Highest point, hill top, hill peak.
What is the meaning of word hill summit?
Highest point, hill top, hill peak.
The highest point a hill or mountain?
PEAK
What is the highest point of a hill called?
hoy
What is the meaning of word summit?
Highest point, hill top, hill peak.
How do you know if your going uphill or downhill by looking at a contour map?
contour lines all ways point up hill or up stream
What is the highest point in Bermuda?
the highest point is 565m
What is the highest point of Rhode Island?
jerimoth hill
