Relief on OS Maps (Leaving Cert Geography): Flashcards
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Contour lines definition
Contour lines definition
Lines joining points of equal elevation above sea level
Contour interval on 1:50,000 OS maps
Contour interval on 1:50,000 OS maps
10 metres
Closely spaced contours indicate
Closely spaced contours indicate
Steep slopes
Widely spaced contours indicate
Widely spaced contours indicate
Gentle slopes
Spot heights definition
Spot heights definition
Exact elevation at a specific point
Triangulation pillar symbol on map
Triangulation pillar symbol on map
Small triangle with a spot height
Dark green colour on relief map means
Dark green colour on relief map means
Lowland
Brown colour on relief map means
Brown colour on relief map means
Highland
Contour pattern for valleys
Contour pattern for valleys
V shape pointing upstream
Contour pattern for cliffs
Contour pattern for cliffs
Extremely close together, often merging
Contour pattern for plateaus
Contour pattern for plateaus
Widely spaced with few elevation changes
Circular contours indicate
Circular contours indicate
Hills or mountains
Flat areas are better suited for
Flat areas are better suited for
Agriculture
Steep slopes are...
Steep slopes are...
Less accessible
V rule for valleys
V rule for valleys
The V points upstream