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How does a topographic map show the shape of the land?

April 26, 2017land map shape topographic

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How does a topographic map show the shape of the land?

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Topographic maps show the elevation by using “contour lines”, which are lines of constant elevation spaced at constant intervals. Contour lines that are close to each other indicate a steep slope, and lines spread further apart indicate flat (flatter) terrain.