Contour Lines
http://raider.mountunion.edu/~mcnaugma/topographic%20maps/contour.htm

Mark McNaught, Mount Union College

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This site explains contour lines and how they are used to read elevations on a contour map. Contour intervals and index contours are also introduced.

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This resource is referenced here:

• Starting Point-Teaching Entry Level Geoscience:Teaching with Visualizations:Visualization Examples: Contour Basics: JAVA Mac PC

Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work
Earth System Topics: Surface Processes
Theme: Teach the Earth:Teaching Environments:Intro Geoscience