Well I'm young to answer this but maby it's a compass
As two contour line are of different heights, it would be impossible for two contour lines to cross. But, the problem is when it comes to printing map details.If two contour lines cross (touch) it means that they are both at the same height. This can happen on a cliff or steep sided mountain, when the height is so close vertically, that it is easier to show a blank area with a symbol for a cliff or steep mountainside. The symbol used depends on what is used by the producer/printer of the map. The symbol for cliffs should be shown on the map's legend printed on most maps.
The map symbol for a plateau is typically represented by contour lines that are close together and relatively flat compared to surrounding terrain. Plateaus are shown as elevated flat areas on a topographic map.
A circle with a small cross inside represents a port on a map.
The symbol for contour lines on a map is a series of equally spaced brown lines that connect points of equal elevation. These lines represent changes in elevation and help visualize the shape and relief of the land.
An isoline is a contour line that portays elevation in terms of slopes, pits, and peaks. A contour map, such as a topographic map, shows hills, valleys, and the steepness of various slopes.
As two contour line are of different heights, it would be impossible for two contour lines to cross. But, the problem is when it comes to printing map details.If two contour lines cross (touch) it means that they are both at the same height. This can happen on a cliff or steep sided mountain, when the height is so close vertically, that it is easier to show a blank area with a symbol for a cliff or steep mountainside. The symbol used depends on what is used by the producer/printer of the map. The symbol for cliffs should be shown on the map's legend printed on most maps.
Contour lines represent constant elevations on a map. If they were to cross, it would imply that a single point on the map has two different elevations, which is physically impossible. Crossing contour lines would lead to inaccuracies in interpreting the terrain and understanding the topography represented on the map.
Mountains are represented as triangles on map
No because a contour line gets darrker and daarker when it goes from line to line.
Well, isn't that a happy little question. You see, contour lines represent points of equal elevation on a map. If two contour lines were to cross, it would mean that the same point on the map is at two different elevations, which just doesn't happen in nature. So, we let each contour line peacefully hold its own space, creating a clear and beautiful representation of the landscape.
The map symbol for a plateau is typically represented by contour lines that are close together and relatively flat compared to surrounding terrain. Plateaus are shown as elevated flat areas on a topographic map.
A circle with a small cross inside represents a port on a map.
A contour symbol labeled 2500 typically represents a contour line joining points of equal elevation of 2500 feet above sea level on a topographic map. It helps visualize the terrain and elevation changes in the area.
A wriggly cross (dragonfly)
The symbol for contour lines on a map is a series of equally spaced brown lines that connect points of equal elevation. These lines represent changes in elevation and help visualize the shape and relief of the land.
elevation above mean sea level
An isoline is a contour line that portays elevation in terms of slopes, pits, and peaks. A contour map, such as a topographic map, shows hills, valleys, and the steepness of various slopes.