contour lines
They show terrain shape on maps. This topic is part of Cartography within Geography. This page currently draws on 8 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
contour lines trivia questions
Contour lines connect points of equal what?
Answer: Elevation
Bonus fact: They show terrain shape on maps.
When contour lines are far apart, the terrain is generally what?
Answer: Gentle or flat
Bonus fact: Widely spaced lines indicate slow elevation change.
Do contour lines normally cross one another on a standard topographic map?
Answer: No
Bonus fact: One location normally cannot have two different elevations.
What kind of map uses contour lines to show elevation?
Answer: Topographic map
Bonus fact: Contour lines connect points of equal elevation.
What do closely spaced contour lines indicate?
Answer: Steep slope
Bonus fact: Elevation changes quickly over a short horizontal distance.
What farming practice reduces erosion by plowing along land contours?
Answer: Contour plowing
Bonus fact: Contour lines slow runoff down slopes.
A topographic map shows variations in what?
Answer: Elevation
Bonus fact: Relief is commonly represented with contour lines.
What is a line joining points of equal elevation called?
Answer: Contour line
Bonus fact: Contour intervals show fixed elevation differences.