Sentence examples for contour interval from inspiring English sources
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The phrase "contour interval" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used in the context of topographic maps to refer to the vertical distance between contour lines.
Example: "The contour interval on this map is 10 meters, which helps to indicate the elevation changes in the terrain."
Alternatives: "elevation interval" or "contour spacing."
Dictionary
contour interval
noun
The difference in elevation represented by the space between adjacent contour lines
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