Contour planting involves tilling, discing, and otherwise preparing the land in line with its natural slope, then planting crops on this same line. When you look at a topographic map, the rows and/or ...

4th level OS map skills Interpret height (relief) and contour patterns Revise how to read and understand Ordnance Survey maps with this BBC Bitesize Scotland geography revision guide for Fourth ...

Some contour lines have their height above or below sea level written on them. It is possible to use them to see the shape of the land - if contour lines are close together the slope is steep, if ...