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contour map A map that displays the hills and dales of a site as determined by a topographical survey. The contours of the land are represented by curved lines along which the height above sea level is relatively constant. The map will contain a linear scale indicating the dimensions of the site, and a contour scale indicating the elevation difference between contour lines,such as 5 feet. Lines that are widely spaced indicate a slow change in elevation; lines that are closely spaced indicate a rapid change in elevation. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Two sides of each triangle extend on longitude lines from this pole vertex to the remaining two vertices which both lie on the target contour line. The Energetic Gamma-Ray Experiment Telescope localized the burst to the area inside the jagged contour line. 11, 1996--Kensington Technology Group, a leader in high-quality computer accessories, peripherals and software, announced today its new Contour line of brightly colored and curved wrist pads. |
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