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Contour lines that are close together on a topographic map indicate an area of steep slope. If they essentially overlap you have a cliff.
A Cliff.
A Cliff.
The closer together the contour lines are, means a rapid change in elevation (so a steep hill, for example). If they are touching, then that would indicate something like a cliff, or sharp dropoff.
Change in elevation; how steep the slopes of the terrain are.
On a topographical map, a contour line indicates a change in elevation. When the lines are close together, the elevation is changing rapidly.
The effect of waves on the shore zone.
The steeper the slope, the contour lines go further along the area. You can also determine the flatness of the area with these lines.
Blue area are less steep
The noun cliff, a steep side of an area of high land, is a common noun, a word for any cliff anywhere.A proper noun is the name of a person, place, thing, or a title; for example:Clifford 'Cliff' Avril, defensive end for the Detroit LionsCliff Lake, Sullivan, NYThe Cliff House Resort & Spa, Ogunquit, ME or The Cliff House at Pike's Peak, Manitou Springs, CO"The House on the Cliff" (Hardy Boys series) by Franklin W. Dixon
A mountain is a high, uplifted area with steep slopes. Mountains are large elevated area that rises from level ground. They are large and steep hills.
The area of Obsidian Cliff is 14.488 square kilometers.