Lines on a map that join points of the same elevation
A) calculate the ratio of distance on the ground to distance on the map.
B) mark inter-cardinal directions.
C) are called contour lines.
D) denote a series of orienteering symbols at the same elevation.
E) are called cardinal lines.

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Contour lines on a map represent lines of equal elevation above a reference point, usually sea level, allowing the reader to understand the topography of an area.

Lines on a Map That Join Points of the Same