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

imaginary lines on a map that connect points of equal elevation (a steep hill or mountain)

a gradual incline, or rise in elevation, that requires a long horizontal distance to gain a small amount of height. (not a steep hill or mountain, more like a ramp)

a prominent, thicker, and labeled contour line on a topographic map that shows a specific elevation,

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 adjacent contour lines on a topographic map. (the lines which you count)

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, chart, or graph to represent data,

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)

short, parallel lines on a map that indicate the direction and steepness of a slope. (little lines inside of the contour lines which shows a differet slope)

height above a given level, especially sea level.

the general shape of the Earth's surface, including variations in elevation like hills, valleys, and mountains (high relief=steep low relief=flat landscape)

s a summary of characteristics or data used to analyze, describe, or understand a particular subject.

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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	imaginary lines on a map that connect points of equal elevation (a steep hill or mountain)
gentle slope	a gradual incline, or rise in elevation, that requires a long horizontal distance to gain a small amount of height. (not a steep hill or mountain, more like a ramp)
index contour lines	a prominent, thicker, and labeled contour line on a topographic map that shows a specific elevation,
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 adjacent contour lines on a topographic map. (the lines which you count)
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, chart, or graph to represent data,
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)
hachure lines	short, parallel lines on a map that indicate the direction and steepness of a slope. (little lines inside of the contour lines which shows a differet slope)
elevation	height above a given level, especially sea level.
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)
profile	s a summary of characteristics or data used to analyze, describe, or understand a particular subject.

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