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What unique feature does a topographic map show?

A topographic map shows the three-dimensional shape and elevation of the Earth's surface through contour lines. These lines connect points of equal elevation, providing valuable information about the terrain's steepness, slope, and geographic features.


What human-made feature is NOT found on a topographic map?

Human-made features that are typically not found on a topographic map include street names, postal codes, and building numbers. Topographic maps primarily display natural and physical features such as contour lines, vegetation, bodies of water, and landforms.


What topographic map that may show a hill with a volcanic crater is?

A topographic map showing a hill with a volcanic crater would likely be labeled as a "volcanic cone" or "volcanic feature" on the map. These maps typically have contour lines that show the elevation changes of the land, allowing you to visualize the shape of the hill and the crater. Look for areas with concentric circles of contour lines, indicating the circular shape of the crater.


Contour lines that touch or overlap on a topographic map indicate a?

Contour lines that touch or overlap on a topographic map indicate a sharp change in elevation, representing a steep slope or a vertical feature like a cliff or a ridge. These clustered contour lines help visualize the terrain's three-dimensional shape and can warn hikers of challenging topography.


What type of weather map show isobars on a weather map?

An isobar map is a type of weather map that shows lines connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure. Isobars are used to depict areas of high and low pressure on the map, which helps meteorologists analyze and predict weather patterns.

Related Questions

What feature on a map shows the ratio of a map distance to an actual distance on earth?

A map scale.


How do I use physical feature in a sentence?

A mountain is a physical feature that can appear on a map.


What is a drawing or marking on a map that represents a specific feature called?

A drawing or marking that represents a feature on a map is called a symbol. These markings make up the map key.


What map shows one feature?

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Is the Gulf of Mexico a geographic feature?

yop If it is on a map and formed naturally, it is a geographical feature.


What feature must be added tom a map in order to understand the illustrations?

A map key


What is unique about a Arkansas map compared to a world map?

The most unique thing about an Arkansas only map, compared to a world map, is that it will only feature Arkansas. A world map, unless very detailed, may not actually feature Arkansas by name, although it is still part of the USA.


Where is Zeus on an ancient Greece map?

Zeus was a god, not a natural feature, and so does not appear on any map.


What type of map feature helps to figure out distance?

A scale.


What is the map feature that is used to show direction?

A compass rose.


What of the following map elements is used to show cardinal directions on a map?

The feature that shows the cardinal directions on a map is called the compass rose.


What is a feature of a map that shows you how the map is placed in relationship to true north?

A compass rose is a feature on a map that indicates the orientation of the map with respect to true north. It typically shows the cardinal directions (north, south, east, west) and sometimes intermediate directions. This helps users understand which direction is north on the map.