Topographic Maps Flashcards
1
Q
What is a topographic map?
A
A map that shows the shape, steepness, and slope of the land.
2
Q
What are contour lines?
A
Lines that join places of equal height above sea level.
3
Q
What do contour lines help us do?
A
Determine the altitude of different places on a map.
4
Q
What are contour intervals?
A
The vertical distance in elevation between contour lines.
5
Q
What are index contour lines?
A
Dark contour lines that usually have the elevation written.
6
Q
What does it mean when contour lines are close?
A
Steeper slope
7
Q
What do rings of smaller contour lines show?
A
Mountains or hills.
8
Q
What is it called when the land dips?
A
A depression.
