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In New Zealand, the contour lines on land are brown, except those for glaciers and so on which are blue.
I think the lines for lake bed are blue also, but don't have an example to hand.
What else can I help you with?
On a topographic map relief is shown using what?
Relief on a topographic map is shown using contour lines, which represent different elevations. The closer together the contour lines are, the steeper the terrain, while farther apart lines indicate flatter areas. Relief can also be depicted using shading or hill shading to show the three-dimensional nature of the landscape.
Why does contour lines that show a steep cliff look different from contour lines that show a gentle slope?
one thing is that the countour lines that are steep cliff are more curved to the left side and the other ones the ones that show a gentle slope are curved to the right side
What data does a countour line on a map indicate?
A contour line indicates height.
A countour line that is bold and labeled is called?
A contour line that is bold and labeled is called an index contour line. These lines help to easily identify specific elevations on a topographic map.
How do contour lines show elevation and landforms on a map?
Yes they do.
On a topographic map relief is shown using what?
Relief on a topographic map is shown using contour lines, which represent different elevations. The closer together the contour lines are, the steeper the terrain, while farther apart lines indicate flatter areas. Relief can also be depicted using shading or hill shading to show the three-dimensional nature of the landscape.
What contour lines show on a topographic map?
Contour lines show levels of elevation, where there are hills and valleys on a map
Why does contour lines that show a steep cliff look different from contour lines that show a gentle slope?
one thing is that the countour lines that are steep cliff are more curved to the left side and the other ones the ones that show a gentle slope are curved to the right side
What is the first step in finding a feature's elevation on a topographic map?
the countour
What is a countour map?
A contour map is a physical map showing elevation and each line shows a major change in elevation.
What data does a countour line on a map indicate?
A contour line indicates height.
A countour line that is bold and labeled is called?
A contour line that is bold and labeled is called an index contour line. These lines help to easily identify specific elevations on a topographic map.
Why are countour lines oddly shaped?
Contours lines are oddly shaped because it goes according to how it is shaped.
What do the curving lines on the weather map show?
isobars lines of equal pressure
What is the difference between a contour map and a special purpose map?
a countour map shows elevation, while YOU should find out what a special purpose map is. It's not that hard. try google.
What is the definition for thematic map?
Maps with lines to show where the states are
How do contour lines show elevation and landforms on a map?
Yes they do.
