Describe at least 6 different applications of contour maps in Civil Engineering.
1. Contour map can be helpful in selecting most conomical and suitable site for various civil engineering projects, such as road construction etc.
2. contour map is helpful in understanding the terrain of that location.
3. it helps in locating the canals for most suitable design.
4. it helps in calculation of volume of reservoir.
5. it is helpful in locating the physical features like pond, mountains etc.
6. we can find out undulation of the location, whether its flat or mountaneous,
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