the three types are, Elevation, Relief, and Slope.
A topographic profile is a plot showing the shape of the surface of the ground (so hills, hillocks, dips, valleys and the like). Whereas a geologic cross section shows the order and structure of soils and / or rocks below the ground surface. Geologic sections are typically created by first drawing a topographic profile of the section of interest then adding in the underlying strata. An example of the way they are created is given in the related links.
The water on the surface of the ground, or water that is not ground water (water underground) that collects in lakes, rivers, streams or oceans. See the related links for more information.
A topographic map provides information on elevation relief and slope of the ground. It uses contour lines to represent changes in elevation and features such as hills, valleys, and terrain. Symbols on the map also indicate the steepness of slopes and gradients.
Engineers use a topographic map for every project they are going to build. Topographic maps show altitudes of ground surfaces and also show specific formations, such as mountains. By using a topographic map an engineer can decide the best location for a bridge or building.
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Ground Surveying: A technique used to make early topographic maps in which the surveyors stand at ground level and collect ground data. Remote- Sensing: information about the land is gathered from above the surface.
Surface water flows downhill or seeps into the ground becoming groundwater. The natural flow of surface water is downhill or seaward. See the related link for more information.
A Cartographer, of mapmaker, must know the exact details of a landscape to make a topographic map of an area. Ground Surveying, In this method, a surveying team collects the necessary data while standing at ground level. The method used today is Remote Sensing, in which information about the land is gathered from above the surface.!!! JEFF LUNA
Ground water
When the ground water flow out of the earth surface as a form of spring.