Question

What is meant by the term contours?

Answer 1

Instructions:

1. Define contour lines
2. Contour map

Solution:

• Contours are imaginary lines joining all the points of equal elevation or altitude above mean sea level.
• This helps to show the relief features of any region.
• A contour line is drawn to show places of equal heights.
• The difference in elevation between successive contour lines are called contour intervals.
• Two contours of different elevation usually do not cross each other.