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Elevation lines and contour lines are just different names for the same thing. Both of them show elevation (or indirectly steepness) on a map.

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Contour lines connect points with the same?

Contour lines connect points with the same elevation or value, showing the shape and elevation of the land on a map.


Contour lines connect points with the same what?

Contour lines connect points with the same what?


Lines on a map that pass through points with the same elevation are called?

Elevation contour lines.


Lines connecting all points at the same elevation on a contour map are called?

isolines


What are the lines joining places of same elevation called?

a contour line joins places of equal elevation


Which type of contour symbols connect 2 cities with the same elevation?

Contour symbols known as contour lines connect two cities with the same elevation. These lines indicate points on a map that share the same height above sea level.


Every point on a contour line is at a different elevation?

Every point on a given contour line is at the same elevation. Neighboring contour lines are at different elevations.


Can a contour line on a topographic map connect a point with an elevation of 100 feet to a point with an elevation of 110 feet?

No. Contour lines connect points of the same elevation


What do elevation maps use to show elevation?

Maps can show elevation with contour lines


What kind of topography does contour lines that are far apart indicate?

Contour lines that are far apart indicate a gentle slope. Because contour lines connect points with the same elevation, wide spacing indicates that the elevation is not changing drastically.


What do contour lines on a topographic map show changes in?

Contour lines on a topographic map show changes in elevation. They connect points of the same elevation, allowing you to visualize the shape of the land and understand its topography.


What line on a map connects the points of equal elevation?

Contour lines or also known as isohypses, connect points of equal elevation on a map. Contour lines can be curved, straight or a mixture of both. The lines on a map describe the intersection of a real or hypothetical surface with one or more horizontal planes.