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Topographic Maps

Question 9 • RMA FL-2001310-Earth/Space Science Semester 2

Which information does a thicker contour line provide?

Answer
A
the locations of different mountainous areas
B
the elevations on a map based on given values
C
the characteristics of a landscape as it changes elevation
D
the relationships between distances on a map and on the ground

Explanation

Contour lines connect points of equal elevation, and thicker contour lines—often called index contours—are labeled with elevation values. These labeled lines help readers determine the elevations of other contour lines on the map. Therefore, the correct choice is “the elevations on a map based on given values.”

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