Contour Lines Flashcards
1
Q
Name the compass rose
A
North,nne,ne,ene,East,ese,se,sse,South,SSW,SW,WSW,West,WNW,NW,NNW
2
Q
What are the cardinal points(principle)
A
North-east,south-east,south-west,north-west
3
Q
What are compass bearings
A
Measure the angle of a direction in relation to North, moving in a clockwise direction.
4
Q
On topographic maps the _______ of the land is shown by ______ contour lines
A
Height/elevation
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5
Q
What is a contour line
A
A line drawn on a map to join all places of the same height above sea level. A collection of contour lines on a map indicate the relief of the land.
6
Q
What is a contour interval
A
The distance, in height, between contour lines.
7
Q
What are isobaths
A
Similar to contour lines, except they are lines showing the depth of the sea bed.
