Using Topographic Maps
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
