a detailed description or representation on a map of the natural and artificial features of an area.

topographic/contour map

a map that uses special lines called contour lines to show the shape, elevation, and steepness of the Earth's surface.

imaginary lines on a map that connect points of equal elevation

often called a high gradient occurs on the map when contour lines are closer together.

often called a low gradient occurs on the map when the contour lines are farther apart.

a thicker labeled contour line that is normally every 5th line, that helps indicate the elevations on a topographic map.

the "Vs" you see where contour lines cross a stream, known as the Rule of Vs, always point upstream. (point upstream so water is moving down hill) (upstream is the top of the mountain)

the vertical distance in elevation between any two consecutive contour lines on a topographic map.

the ratio between the distance on a map and the corresponding distance on the ground it represents.

a key or guide that explains the symbols, colors, or patterns used in a map

a physical marker or a precisely noted location on the map with a known, fixed elevation above sea level. (metal plate on the ground to mark a spot normally on high peaks or overlooks)

short lines that intersect the contour lines indicating that there is a depression.

The height above sea-level for a section of land.

the general shape of the Earth's surface, including variations in elevation like hills, valleys, and mountains (high relief=steep low relief=flat landscape) On a map it is the total difference in elevation between the lowest and highest points.

the cross-sectional view of a section of land showing the changes in elevation.

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topography

Question	Answer
topography	a detailed description or representation on a map of the natural and artificial features of an area.
topographic/contour map	a map that uses special lines called contour lines to show the shape, elevation, and steepness of the Earth's surface.
contour lines	imaginary lines on a map that connect points of equal elevation
steep slope	often called a high gradient occurs on the map when contour lines are closer together.
gentle slope	often called a low gradient occurs on the map when the contour lines are farther apart.
index contour lines	a thicker labeled contour line that is normally every 5th line, that helps indicate the elevations on a topographic map.
V's at the stream	the "Vs" you see where contour lines cross a stream, known as the Rule of Vs, always point upstream. (point upstream so water is moving down hill) (upstream is the top of the mountain)
contour intervals	the vertical distance in elevation between any two consecutive contour lines on a topographic map.
map scale	the ratio between the distance on a map and the corresponding distance on the ground it represents.
legend	a key or guide that explains the symbols, colors, or patterns used in a map
benchmark	a physical marker or a precisely noted location on the map with a known, fixed elevation above sea level. (metal plate on the ground to mark a spot normally on high peaks or overlooks)
hachure lines	short lines that intersect the contour lines indicating that there is a depression.
elevation	The height above sea-level for a section of land.
relief	the general shape of the Earth's surface, including variations in elevation like hills, valleys, and mountains (high relief=steep low relief=flat landscape) On a map it is the total difference in elevation between the lowest and highest points.
profile	the cross-sectional view of a section of land showing the changes in elevation.

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