What are the lines called that show Land Elevations on a contour map?

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What are the lines called that show Land Elevations on a contour map?

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If I am not mistaken, I think they are contour lines. Contour lines show the land elevation on contour maps.

Pepa Zapletal answered Jun 3, 2017

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