Using Topographic Maps

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1. contour interval 2. contour lines 3. hachure marks 4. topographic map

3. teeth-like marks on contour lines that indicate a depression or sunken area 2. lines of equal elevation that display height, shape, and steepness of ground features 1. the distance between contour lines of elevation 4.also known as a contour map; shows shape, steepness, and height of ground features by using contour lines

You want to determine if one peak is steeper than another peak, based on a topographic map. What would you see on the steeper peak?

Contour lines that are closer together.

topographic map

also known as a contour map; shows shape, steepness, and height of ground features by using contour lines

Where a contour line crosses a river, it makes a V shape. The open side or mouth of the V indicates _____.

downstream

Topographic maps are used to:

examine physical land features

contour lines

lines of equal elevation that display height, shape, and steepness of ground features

hachure marks

teeth-like marks on contour lines that indicate a depression or sunken area

contour interval

the distance between contour lines of elevation


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