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match the topographical map features with their purpose? contour lines, elevation markers, interval numbers, color shading
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- Contour lines — show lines of equal elevation and the shape of the terrain (ridges, valleys); spacing indicates slope steepness (close = steep, far = gentle).
- Elevation markers (spot elevations) — give the exact elevation at specific points (peaks, saddles, benchmarks).
- Interval numbers (contour interval) — state the vertical distance between adjacent contour lines so you can calculate elevation change.
- Color shading (hypsometric or relief shading) — visually differentiates elevation zones or emphasizes relief to make patterns of height and slope easier to read.
- Elevation markers (spot elevations) — give the exact elevation at specific points (peaks, saddles, benchmarks).
- Interval numbers (contour interval) — state the vertical distance between adjacent contour lines so you can calculate elevation change.
- Color shading (hypsometric or relief shading) — visually differentiates elevation zones or emphasizes relief to make patterns of height and slope easier to read.
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