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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.

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2 see da elevtion

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In order to construct a topographic map of your area you would have to collect certain data what are these data and how would you use them to make a contour map?

you would need the intervals of each angle to make the map.


How do you use contour lines?

Contour lines are lines that connect points of equal elevation. A topographical map is a map that uses contour lines to represent the elevation of land surfaces.


What map would you use to know the height of a mountain?

A topographical map will show contour lines and spot heights, with mountain tops marked with their height.


What type map shows elevations and contour?

A topographic map would show elevations and contours.


What does the surface of a calm lake have in common with a contour line?

Contour lines are used in Topography to show the elevation of the land on a map. When looking at a map the contour lines look very similar to how a calm lake would appear.


What map would contour lines be easier to read a topographic map of a city or wilderness area?

it would be easier on a topographic map because it is easier to read


What does a contour line measure?

The scale of contour lines on a topographic (terrain) map is called the "contour interval".


Would a field represented by a contour map be likely to change with time?

i dont no


What is a contoured chart?

A contour chart is a map that shows contour lines. A good example of this is a topographic map.


The heaviest contour lines on a topographic map are?

an index contour.


What is the best map to use if you want to go mountain climbing in your state park?

Some of the best maps to have when mountain climbing would be a Topographic Map which shows contour lines of elevation to determine which area would be most suitable for climbing.


What is a map with contour lines called?

A topographic map.