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What do contour lines represent on a map?
Think about what aspect of landforms is being shown.
How can you tell if a slope is steep on a contour map?
Look at the spacing of the contour lines.
What do contour lines indicate on a map?
Think about what contour lines represent in geography.
True or False: Index contours are the only contour lines displayed on a map.
Reflect on the overall structure of contour lines.
You have a contour map showing lines spaced 10 meters apart at the base of a hill. If one line indicates 50 meters, what will the elevation of the next three lines indicate?
Consider the consistent spacing of the elevation readings.
Analyze a contour map that presents one area with closely packed lines and another area with widely spaced lines. Which area would be harder to traverse and why?
Remember how the spacing of the lines indicates steepness.
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