Definitions Flashcards
1
Q
What does the term ‘relief’ mean?
A
Height and shape of the land.
2
Q
On an Ordinance Survey map, what are ‘Contours’?
A
It shows the height of something. Contour lines that are close together show a steep slope and contour lines that are far apart show a gentle slope.
3
Q
What does the term ‘relief’ mean?
A
It tells us about the height of the land and how the land is shaped. The height of land is measured in meters above sea level.
