2. Contour maps show the following: The elevation of the land above sea level. “A bird’s eye view!

3.  The connect points that are at the same elevation  They never cross or touch  They are imaginary lines  They always connect and form a circle

4.  BENCHMARK: A benchmark is a place on a map where exact elevation is known. It is marked BM on a map.

5.  MAP SCALE A map scale shows the distance on a map in relation to Earth.

6.  MAP LEGEND A map legend explains the symbols used on a map.

7.  CONTOUR INTERVAL A contour interval is the difference in elevation between two contour lines.

8.  When lines are close together, they represent a steep slope.  When lines are spread apart, they represent a gradual slope.

9.  Dark Contour Lines:

10.  Hachure Lines:

11.  Blue Lines/Shapes:

12.  Brown Lines:

13.  Black Lines/Shapes:

14.  Green:

15.  Red

16.  Contour lines that cross water form a “V” that points UPSTREAM!