Topographic Maps

Mapmakers use _________________________ to represent elevation, relief, and slope.

____________ _____________ connect points of equal elevation.

The change in elevation from contour line to contour line is called _________________ _________________.

___________ ______________ are labeled with the elevation above sea level in round units, such as 1,000 feet above sea level.

index contours

Map ______________ are used to show large buildings, airports, railroads, etc.

A contour line that contains a closed loop indicates a __________.

A closed loop with dashes on the inside indicates a _________________.

V shaped contour line that points down identify a _____________.

V shaped contour line that points down identify a _____________.

How can index contours be identified?