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How does mapmakers represent elevation, relief, and slope ?
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Mapmakers use contour lines to represent elevation, relief, and slope on topographic maps.
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How do you read a topographic map ?
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To read a topographic map, you must familiarize yourself with the map's scale and symbols and interpret the map's contour lines.
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What is a topographic map ?
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A topographic map is a map showing the surface features of an area.
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What is a contour line ?
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A contour line connects points of equal elevation.
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What is the contour interval ?
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The contour interval is the change in elevation from contour line to contour line.
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What is an index contour ?
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An index contour are labled with the elevation in round units, such as 1,600 or 2,000 meters above sea level.
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