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What is a contor line?

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On a map, a contour line connects points of the same height below or above sea level. The elevation would stay the same if you followed a contour line.

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A contour line is a line on a map connecting points of equal elevation or depth. Contour lines help visualize and understand the shape of the land by showing the topographic features like hills, valleys, and plateaus. These lines make it easier to interpret the terrain and plan routes in outdoor activities.

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What contor lines shows?

Contor lines depict the gradient/height of hills. They usually have these shown on maps with a little orange number along the contor itself.


Suppose you are looking at a contour symbol labeled 2500 which type of symbol is it?

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How is height of land shown on a map?

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Why might you use a contor map?

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What does contor plowing involve?

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