Intro to contour maps

Height on maps is shown in metres above sea level. There are 3 ways to show height on maps. Match these methods to their description

• Lines on a map which join up places of the same height

• Spot Heights

• Show the exact height of a place

• Layer Shading

• Colours and a key are used to show the height of the land

• Contour lines

Colour lines which are far apart show the land is ​ (a)  

• gently sloping
• steep
• valley
• hill

Contour lines which are close together show that the land is ​​ ​ (a)  

• steep
• valley
• hill
• gently sloping

A V-shape contour pattern which decreases in height shows a ​ (a)  

• valley
• hill
• gently sloping
• steep

Circular contour lines which increase in height show a ​ (a)  

• hill
• gently sloping
• steep
• valley

Label the map to show the features

b

a

c

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e

Gentle slope

River valley

Flat land

Very steep slope

Hilll top

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