Topographic+map

= Topographic Map =

A topographic map is a very descriptive map that many shows physical and human features. The map shows show a two-dimensional surface. But unlike the other maps this one uses contour to show 3-dimension surface to show elevations. The lines that are used are called contour lines. Like mountains and high ways. But on the map there are only words, numbers, contour lines and colour on most.They use a lot of symbols to to show where you can find the e things it represents. This map is used for many things like camping( to find how steep mountains are), used to learn more about earth ( geologic studies), and etc...

Some examples of symbols are:

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Now here are examples of how topographic maps look like:

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Great websites to check out: youtube videos: [] [] Here is a actual website with words: []