What is another word for contour map?
Pronunciation: [kˈɒntʊ͡ə mˈap] (IPA) 
A contour map is also called a topographic map. It shows the geographic features of a certain area using contour lines to indicate elevation changes. Another synonym for contour map is relief map, which focuses more on the three-dimensional shape of the land. A physiographic map is a type of contour map that shows the natural features of an area, such as mountains, rivers, and lakes. A terrain map focuses on the shape and characteristics of the land surface, while a bathymetric map is used to display depth variations in a body of water. Additionally, a hypsographic map shows elevations above sea level and water depths below sea level.
