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"Contours" are lines connecting places having:

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A) Equal temperature
B) Equal height
C) Equal pressure
D) Equal rainfall

Correct Answer: B) Equal height

• In advanced geography and cartography, "Contours" are specific map lines heavily connecting places that share an Equal height (elevation) above sea level. • They are absolutely essential for illustrating detailed 3D topographical terrain features, like steep mountains and deep valleys, on a flat 2D map. • Lines specifically connecting points of equal temperature are called 'Isotherms', while lines of equal atmospheric pressure are 'Isobars'. • If contour lines are drawn incredibly close together on a map, it strictly indicates a very steep physical slope.

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