Topographic Maps Earth Science Earth's Surface Topographic Maps Questions How do contour lines show hills and depressions? Why do contour lines never cross on a topographic map? How do you recognize a valley on a topographic map? How can you identify a steep area on a topographic map? How do you make a profile of a landform on a topographic map? What information can be found in the map key? Why do people use topographic maps? Why are topographic maps are important? How do you read a topographic map? How does a topographic map show terrain features? How do topographic maps represent elevation and relief? What is an area's topography? What is the relationship between the distance on a map and the actual distance on Earth called? Question #1ace5 Which desert is the largest desert on the planet? The lowest elevation found on Earth's landmasses is located near which body of water? Which bodies of water does the Nile River originates in? What is considered as Earth's largest inland lake? Plateau of Tibet, the world's largest plateau, is located in which country? Which bodies of water were connected by the Erie Canal? Question #59878 Question #7e0fd How do you know where the most gentle slope is? Earth's Surface View all chapters Earth's Surface Location, Longitude, and Latitude Modeling Earth's Surface Topographic Maps Using Satellites and Computers to Study Earth Prev Next