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The line that is bolded on a larger topographic map is called what?
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∙ 15y ago
its called an index or index conotour line and is every fitth line on a topographic map.
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On a topographic map the difference in elevation between one contour line and the next is the?
Contour interval
A spot elevation of 1237 feet is shown on a topographic map If the contour interval of themap is 20 feet what is the value of the first contour line below the spot elevation?
1220 ft
What does a depression look like on a topographic map?
There will be a continuous line describing the perimeter of the depression, and along this line will be short spikes extending inwards; indicating that there may be a cliff there. Ordinarily, they will be marked in black, but on a glacier, they will be shown in blue. This convention should be indicated on the legend of the map.
What is a break in the crust called?
A break in the earth's crust is called a fault line.
What is a long line of severe thunderstorms?
It is called a Squall Line
What is a contour line map?
topographic elevation
Line drawn on a topographic map to join points of equal elevation?
lines of equal elevation are called contour lines.
What is a Contour line on a topographic map?
Contour lines represent connecting points of equal elevation on a topographic map.
What does a contour line measure?
The scale of contour lines on a topographic (terrain) map is called the "contour interval".
The side edges of a topographic map are marked by?
The "neat" line.
What do closely spaced contour lines on a topographic map indicate?
Closely spaced contour line on a topographic map shows that the land is steep.
How big is a contour line?
It depends how steep the mountain or hill is, usually the contour lines are bolded and is every fifth line. hope this helped
What would the highest and lowest points in an area like on a topographic map?
On a topographic map a contour line connects points of equal elevation.....hope that helped
What is a contour on a topographic map?
A contour is a line that joins points of equal elevation.
A Line depicting equal elevations on a topographic map is commonly referred to as a?
A contour.
What is the purpose of contour line on topographic map?
Contour lines show elevation.
What is the contour?
the difference in elevation represented by each contour line on a topographic map
