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It means a small difference in elevation, let's say, for an example, a river.
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How do contour lines bend when crossing a stream?
Because we know that water cannot flow uphill, the flow must go from higher contours to lower ones.
What is a deep undercut area on the outside of a river bend called?
As far as I recall from my geography this is an 'Oxbow' bend, so-called because of the shape of the animals horns. Whether or not there is a term for the resulting cliff caused by the underctting action of the water I don't know.
What are the two ways rocks permanently deform?
Faulting and folding (also known as brittle and ductile deformation). Please see the related links.
Can magnesium easily bend?
Elements in Group I and II can easily bend, but cannot breakdown easily. So as Mg is in Group II, it can bend easily but does not break easily.
What are layers of rock that bend can produce a downward fold know as?
A Syncline is where lays of rock bend downwards and then curve up. An Anticline is the opposite: layers of rock bend upwards and then down.
How must contour lines bend to indicate a stream valley?
contour lines bend in a V shape pointing uphill because it flows the other direction
How must contour lines bend on a topographic map to indicate a stream valley?
it would bend towards the point of origin or where it starts.
How must a contour line bend on a topographic map to indicate a stream valley?
it would bend towards the point of origin or where it starts.
How do contour lines bend when crossing a stream?
Because we know that water cannot flow uphill, the flow must go from higher contours to lower ones.
How do you find direction of flow of a river?
It depends on which way the contour lines bend. For example, if the bend was facing northeast then the stream flows Northeast. the bend is this if you don't understand... -_- -> ) +++ I'm afraid your illustration is rather ambiguous. If you imagine the contour lines to trace a parenthese as you've used, the concave side would face downstream: Flow ---> then the contour is ( ---> Or if you think of the contours tracing a capital letter U with its open end pointing North, the stream will flow North. A better way to understand it is to study the countour lines and streams on a map, especially if of an area you know well!
Why do the lines bend upward on a contour map when indicating a stream?
The lines bend upward to show that the stream is running the opposite way. (For example, if the lines are pointing north, the stream is running south) **Contour lines bend toward the source when they go over a river/stream.
How do you know what direction a stream goes on a contour map?
you can determine the direction a stream flows on a contour map by seeing which way the contour lines bend.
Is it possible to have a shape where a right angle is formed by parallel lines?
I'm sorry there is no possible way to make a parallel lines form a right angle in any sort of shape unless u where to bend one of the lines in which case they would no longer be parallel.
How do you interpret contour lines?
A. The way that contour lines bend when they cross a stream is always upstream. B. Circles that are closed contours signify hills. C. Closed contours with short lines pointing downward are closed depressions and have no outlet. D. Gentle slopes are characterized by lines farther apart, while steep slopes are characterized by lines closer to one another. E. Maximum relief is the different elevations between highest and lowest points in an area.
What word means twist or bend out of shape?
Warp means twist or bend out of shape.
How do you know a 3d or 5d bend?
It is the radius of bend of the elbow with reference to a point,the point is determined by the intersection of two lines from the elbows socket end (which makes the shape of one quater of a circle). The bend ie; 1.5d,3d,5d,10d is determined from that point of intersection as a multiple of elbows diameter.
What is a you-bend shape in a river called?
a meander
