Topographic maps

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contour line

A line on a topographic map that connects points of equal elevation

<p>A line on a topographic map that connects points of equal elevation</p>
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depression line

A closed loop with dashes inside indicates a depression, or hollow in the ground.

<p>A closed loop with dashes inside indicates a depression, or hollow in the ground.</p>
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valley contour line

Contour lines form "v" that point upstream

<p>Contour lines form "v" that point upstream</p>
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topographic profile

a cross-sectional view that shows the elevation of the land along a particular baseline

<p>a cross-sectional view that shows the elevation of the land along a particular baseline</p>
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topographic gradient

relief divided by straight line distance(as crow flies)

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steep gradient

a high rate of ascent or descent on land (lines close together)

<p>a high rate of ascent or descent on land (lines close together)</p>
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Gentle Gradient (slope)

Loosely packed isolines

<p>Loosely packed isolines</p>

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