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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| topography | the shape and size of the land features on |
| topography map | shows the shape of Earth’s surface with lines that represent the different elevations |
| contour lines | are lines that connect points that are of the same elevation. |
| contour interval | is the difference in elevation between two contour lines that are side by side. |
| map scale | compares distances on the map with distances on earth. |
| legend | explains symbols used on the map. |
| benchmark | is a point where exact elevation is known and is marked with a brass or aluminum plate. It is marked BM on the map with the elevation numbers given in feet. |
| hatchure lines | are regular contour lines with small segments sticking out from it. |
| index contours | contour lines that are labeled to help you find the contour interval. In bold |
| Vs at the stream | v points the way the streams flowing |
| elevation | a location's height above or below a reference point, most commonly mean sea level. |
| relief | a physical map that illustrates the shape and elevation of the land using visual or physical techniques. |
| profile | a side view of geographical data, which focuses on elevation. |
| gentle slope | characterized by being widely spaced because they connect points of similar elevation. |
| steep slope | characterized by being closely spaced because they indicate a rapid change in elevation. |
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