Question
Which one of the following aspects could be correctly represented in a contour map?
The correct answer is
Terrain elevation
A topographic contour map represents terrain elevation. Each contour joins points at the same height relative to a datum. Closely spaced contours indicate a steep slope, and widely spaced contours indicate a gentle slope.
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Important Questions from Mapping
- Which line shows Aksai Chin belongs to India?
- Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the Great Rann of Kutch?
- Which of the following is the border between India and Pakistan?
- Consider the following line symbols :
(a) Isobars
(b) Contours
(c) Hachures
(d) Isochrones
Which of the above depicts relief ?
Select the correct answer using the code given below : - Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and other labelled as Reason (R). Select your answer from the codes given below :
Assertion (A) : Maps that are usually referring various attributes' information are called complex Thematic maps.
Reason (R) : Complex Thematic Maps are used to show locations of earth's different features and activities.
Codes:
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