0
Contour lines refer to the elevation of a line as it runs through a mapped area. For instance a 1,000ft. contour line might meander through an open field or wrap completely around a hill. On any map the "Contour Interval" is indicated somewhere as 25FT or 50ft. or 100ft. meaning that it will be this distance vertically between lines of the same altitude. In flat lands it may be a long distance between contour lines but on a steep slope they might be crowded close together.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Wiki User
∙ 16y agoThe closer the lines are together, the steeper the slope, the further apart they are the more gradual the slope.
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoThe closer the lines to each other the steeper the slope. Therefore by definition flat land has no contour lines.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What do the lines on a contour map tell us?
The numbers on contour lines show the different elevations. Lets say one contour line says it has 1450 elevation. That means it is on the highest peak. When you see other numbers, that is just the elevation
What are the lines of a topographic map called?
The lines on a topographic map are called contour lines. These lines represent points of equal elevation above or below a reference point, such as sea level. Contour lines help us visualize the shape and features of the land surface on a two-dimensional map.
What do the magnetic patterns indicate about the forces of inteaction between magnets?
The direction of the lines tells us whether there is attraction or repulsion, and the spacing of the lines is a measure of the strength of the magnetic field. The more crowded the lines the stronger the field.
What do the bright lines in a bright light spectrum tell us?
to identify elements
What do latitude and longitude tell us?
The lines on a map or globe that go vertically and match with the lines of latitude to tell the exact pin points of a place.
What do the lines on a contour map tell us?
The numbers on contour lines show the different elevations. Lets say one contour line says it has 1450 elevation. That means it is on the highest peak. When you see other numbers, that is just the elevation
What does topography tell us?
it is a shape of land, represented on a map by contour lines, hypsometric tints, and relief shading.
What are contour lines used for?
Contour lines enable us to see changes in elevation using an overhead map
What are the lines of a topographic map called?
The lines on a topographic map are called contour lines. These lines represent points of equal elevation above or below a reference point, such as sea level. Contour lines help us visualize the shape and features of the land surface on a two-dimensional map.
What is a contour interval?
EDITED 1/8/16: A contour interval is a the elevation difference between two adjacent contour lines. Previous person put some ridiculous answer. This one is the correct answer on APEX and does not need improvement.
What does a gentle slope on a topographic map represent?
The US Geological Survey's topographic maps have "contour lines" showing elevation. The farther apart the contour lines are, the more gentle the terrain is; the closer together they are, the steeper the terrain is. The darker contour lines typically denote 100-foot elevation changes and are marked as such, while the lighter lines typically indicate 10 or 20-foot changes in between. The interval can easily be determined by counting the number of lighter contour lines between the darker lines. The steepness of the slope can be determined by using the map's scale (which is indicated at the bottom of the map) to measure the distance between two points and using the contour lines to see the change in elevation.
What do the magnetic patterns indicate about the forces of inteaction between magnets?
The direction of the lines tells us whether there is attraction or repulsion, and the spacing of the lines is a measure of the strength of the magnetic field. The more crowded the lines the stronger the field.
Is the US Ceramic Co 8x10 wall tile self spacing?
Some are, others are not. The solid white and bone tile are generally self spacing. You can tell from the slight bump on the sides of the tile.
Can you tell us what is the name of those lines which are drawn in some part of earth?
Grid lines
What do lines of longitude tell us?
Lines of longitude tells us the degrees of the world. They are split up into the eastern and western hemispheres by the prime meridian.
What does the relative density of lines of a magnetic field tell us about the strength of the field?
The closer the lines the stronger the magnetic field.
What do the bright lines in a bright light spectrum tell us?
to identify elements
