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What is the bottom of a mountain or landform called?
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Base
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What is the line called on a topographic map that connects points that have the same height?
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contour line
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What is the word for height above sea level?
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elevation
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What is the top of a mountain called?
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peak
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Name for a drawing that uses contour lines to show the shape and height of the land?
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topographic map
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What is the side view of a land form called?
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profile
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What is the distance in elevation between contour lines called?
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contour interval
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If a section on a topographic map has contour lines that are spaced closely, what does this tell you about the land's surface in this area?
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It tells me that the land in this area is very steep because the lines are close together. When the lines are close together the elevation (height) changes quickly and is steep here.
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