How do geography students read and interpret contour lines? An empirical study of their misconceptions
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The 3D relief of terrain is represented in two dimensions on maps, with contour lines being one of the most widely used methods for depicting it.Contour lines allow interpretation of landforms and mathematical operations related to the measurement of slope, angle of elevation and other terrain-related analysis.
Source: Abstracts of the ICA
Authors: Jolanta Korycka-Skorupa, Lenka Krajňáková
Institutions: University of Warsaw, Charles University
Language: English
Subfield: Geography, Planning and Development
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4417280462
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