Question

What is Contour maps ?

• A. Maps prepared using particular methods .
• B. Maps prepared using geometrical methods.
• C. Maps prepared using mathematical methods.
• D. None of the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Maps prepared using particular methods .

While studying different landforms on the surface of the earth, one has to take into consideration various facets of landforms like altitude, relief , slope, the direction of slope and the drainage. For this, maps prepared using particular methods are used. These are known as contour maps.