They would indicate either a sudden increase or decrease in elevation, which could mean a hill, mountain, or depression in topography.
ridges
Widely spaced contour lines indicate a gradual slope, while closely spaced lines indicate a steep slope.
Contour lines are used to indicate elevation, and are most commonly used on topographical maps. On a topographical map, each contour line indicates a particular elevation, the value of which is determined by a scale indicated on the map. Each contour line might, for example, indicate a rise of 20 feet. The closer the contour lines are to one another, the steeper the slope, since the rise in feet remains constant. Ultimately, as in the case of a nearly vertical cliff, the contour lines can become so closely packed together that they appear as a solid band.
Contour lines that touch or overlap on a topographic map indicate a
Contour lines that touch or overlap on a topographic map indicate a
Closely spaced
Closely spaced contour lines mean that the slope is steep.
Closely spaced contour line on a topographic map shows that the land is steep.
ridges
closely spaced contour lines indicate steep slopes, wider ones indicate gentle slopes
closely spaced contour lines indicate steep slopes, wider ones indicate gentle slopes
Widely spaced contour lines indicate a gradual slope, while closely spaced lines indicate a steep slope.
Contour lines that are closely spaced
A contour lines connects points of equal elevation.
Yes; slope is the change in height over a specific distance horizontally, while contour lines represent change in height. Therefore, the closer together the lines are, the more the elevation changes in an area of the same length, and the greater the slope.
Contour lines are used to indicate elevation, and are most commonly used on topographical maps. On a topographical map, each contour line indicates a particular elevation, the value of which is determined by a scale indicated on the map. Each contour line might, for example, indicate a rise of 20 feet. The closer the contour lines are to one another, the steeper the slope, since the rise in feet remains constant. Ultimately, as in the case of a nearly vertical cliff, the contour lines can become so closely packed together that they appear as a solid band.
Evenly spaced contour lines mean a steady slope, uphill or downhill.