Meaning contour line
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contour line


line joining points of equal elevation.
Source: nationalgeographic.org

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contour line


on topographical maps, the isolines connecting points of equal height above sea-level.
Source: itseducation.asia

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contour line


(n) - a line that connects points of the same elevation
Source: sherwoodrocks.net (offline)

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[data structure] A contour line is a constant value for mapping any variable such as elevation and temperature maps. Contour lines are used to map equal values and illustrate topography or relief on a [..]
Source: gisgeography.com

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contour line


A line connecting points, on a land surface or sea bottom, which have equal ELEVATION. It is called an ISOBATH when connecting points of equal DEPTH below a DATUM.
Source: ecy.wa.gov (offline)

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contour line


A line connecting points, on a land surface or sea bottom, which have equal elevation. It is called an isobath when connecting points of equal depth below a datum.
Source: pursuetheoutdoors.com

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contour line


a line on a map connecting points of equal elevation.
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A brown line on the map that is at constant altitude. When you cross a contour line on the map, you are going up or down hill—you must use other evidence to determine which (for example, if y [..]
Source: chicago-orienteering.org

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contour line


 A line on a map showing joined points at the same height.
Source: rgs.org (offline)





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