geography Flashcards
1
Q
what colour are contour lines
A
they are light brown
2
Q
what are contour lines
A
These are lines drawn on maps that join places of the same height. They are usually an orange or brown colour. Some contour lines have their height above or below sea level written on them.
3
Q
How do we show height on maps?
A
Like any piece of paper, maps are flat, but the land they
cover is often quite hilly. Contour lines are a map’s way of
showing how high the land is. They join together points of
equal height and never cross.
4
Q
what are the 3 ways hight can be shown on a map
A
the can be shown on a map by spot hight, layer colouring , contour lines
5
Q
is contor lies are close to gether the slope is steep and if they are far apart the sloop is gentle
A
