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Topographic Maps
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What type of lines connect points of equal elevation? | contour lines |
| What type of lines never cross or touch each other? | contour lines |
| What map shows the size and shape of land? | topographic map |
| This shows the difference in elevation between two contour lines that are side by side. | contour intervals |
| What do the spaces between contour lines tell us about the land? | slope |
| Contour lines that are close together show this type of slope. | steep slope. |
| Contour lines that are far apart show this type of slope. | gentle slope |