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What is a contour line?
Think about how we represent height on a flat surface.
Define contour interval.
Consider how much elevation difference exists between each line.
What does a contour line represent?
Think about how height differences are shown on maps.
True or False: Contour intervals can be the same for all terrain types.
Consider how steep mountainous areas might need different spacing.
You are given a topographic map and need to estimate the area of a land parcel defined by given contour lines and offsets. Calculate the area using the trapezoidal method.
Remember how to apply the trapezoidal rule in summing areas.
Analyze the contour lines on a given map and determine what kind of geological features are likely present. Justify your reasoning.
Relate characteristics of contour lines to specific landforms.
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