CONTOUR LINES Contour lines are imaginary lines drawn on a map to connect points that have the same elevation above sea level. They are widely used in topographic maps to represent the shape and elevation of the land surface. CHARACTERISTICS OF CONTOUR LINES 1. Equal Elevation – Each contour line represents a constant elevation. 2. Contour Interval – The vertical distance or difference in height between two successive contour lines. 3. Close Spacing – Indicates steep slopes. 4. Wide Spacing – In

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