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A contour line (also isoline or isarithm) of a function of two variables is a curve along which the function has a constant value. In cartography, a contour line (often just called a "contour") joins points of equal elevation (height) above a given level, such as mean sea level
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The change in elevation from one contour line to the next is called what?
The change in the elevation between isolines is called a contour line. Contour lines on a topographical map resemble a volcano.
When gradients increase what happens to distance between isolines?
I assume you may be talking about cliffs and mountains, and isolines referring to lines of equal elevation. Thus when the gradient increases, you are saying you are climbing or moving up a cliff, or hillside. The isolines become closer together, the steeper the incline. If you are climbing a wall, the isolines would be one on top of the other as you ascend, and it would be difficult to view them as separte lines. Hope this answers your question.
What are the three tendencies for drawing isolines?
The three tendencies for drawing isolines are to maintain smoothness (avoid abrupt changes in direction), maintain uniform spacing between isolines, and ensure isolines do not intersect or overlap.
When drawing isolines on a map what are the three rules you should always follow?
The lines should never touch, they should only include the correct numbers between them, and they must always close.
What is the elevation or height above sea level called?
The elevation or height above sea level is called altitude.
Lines connecting all points at the same elevation on a contour map are called?
isolines
A topographic map is a two-demensional model that uses isolines to represent places of equal?
elevation please go to www.freewebs.com/mccniu (isolines aren't on it)
What are three types of isolines?
Isobars - Measure atmospheric pressure Isotherms - Measure temperature Isoheights - Measure elevation
Why is it impossible for two different isolines to intersect on a map?
Well, honey, isolines represent constant values of a particular quantity, like temperature or elevation. If two isolines were to intersect, it would mean that the values they represent are the same at that point, which goes against the whole concept of isolines. It's like saying you can have your cake and eat it too - just doesn't work that way, darling.
The change in elevation from one contour line to the next is called what?
The change in the elevation between isolines is called a contour line. Contour lines on a topographical map resemble a volcano.
When gradients increase what happens to distance between isolines?
I assume you may be talking about cliffs and mountains, and isolines referring to lines of equal elevation. Thus when the gradient increases, you are saying you are climbing or moving up a cliff, or hillside. The isolines become closer together, the steeper the incline. If you are climbing a wall, the isolines would be one on top of the other as you ascend, and it would be difficult to view them as separte lines. Hope this answers your question.
What are lines used to show elevation?
They are called contours.
How can you draw a plateau an a map?
it depends if the plateau is flat and there is no difference in elevation, then it would just be a "circle" or whatever the shape and if there is elevation then you would just be the same as the other isolines. ....?
What are the three tendencies for drawing isolines?
The three tendencies for drawing isolines are to maintain smoothness (avoid abrupt changes in direction), maintain uniform spacing between isolines, and ensure isolines do not intersect or overlap.
What are maps called that show elevation with lines showing each new leve of elevation?
A contour map. The lines are called contour lines
What are the types of isolines?
Isolines are lines that connect points of equal value on a map, and the main types include contour lines, which represent elevation; isotherms, which indicate temperature; isobars, which show atmospheric pressure; and isohyets, which depict rainfall amounts. Each type serves to visualize spatial patterns and gradients for specific variables, helping in analysis and interpretation of geographical data. Other variations include isoclines for slope and isotachs for wind speed.
What do elevation maps use to show elevation?
Maps can show elevation with contour lines
