Contour-interval
noun
1.
the difference in elevation represented by each contour line on a topographic map.
noun
1.
the difference in altitude represented by the space between two contour lines on a map
noun
any of the spaces between vertical lines on a topographic map or globe; the difference in elevation such an interval represents
Examples
Small contour intervals are used for flat areas; larger intervals are used for mountainous terrain.
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- Contour-map
noun 1. a topographic map on which the shape of the land surface is shown by contour lines, the relative spacing of the lines indicating the relative slope of the surface. noun See topographic map contour map A map that shows elevations above sea level and surface features of the land by means of contour […]
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