Question

Contour lines are usually curves because _____.

a. it is a mapmaking convention
b. it is easier to draw the map that way
c. curves prevent the lines from crossing
d. terrain is rarely oriented along straight lines

Answer 1

The answer is C.

Contour lines are usually curves because terrain is rarely oriented along straight lines

Answer 2

Contour lines are curved Because it is easier to draw the map that way

In cartography, a contour line draws points of equal elevation above a given level, such as sea level