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Closely spaced contour line on a topographic map shows that the land is steep.
closely spaced contour lines indicate steep slopes, wider ones indicate gentle slopes
If the contour lines on a topographic map have wide spaces in between and are further apart then the terrain is relatively flat. If the contour lines are close together then the terrain forms a steep slope.
A steady incline or decline - constant gradient
The distance in height between contour lines should be stated in the map's legend. If the contours are stated in the legend as being 50 metres apart, then count the lines upwards from a contour that has a height against it, and multiply by the number of unlabelled lines.
Closely spaced
Contours for a gentle slope are spaced equally and far apart, the closer the contour lines the steeper the slope.
that isn't true. the wider apart the contour lines are than the softer the slope (not steep) if they are closer together than the slope will be alot steeper.
Evenly spaced contour lines mean a steady slope, uphill or downhill.
Closely spaced contour lines mean that the slope is steep.
Closely spaced contour line on a topographic map shows that the land is steep.
Contour lines on a on a topographic map indicate elevations. Since elevation changes gently on gentle slopes the contour lines are further apart. Elevation changes rapidly on a steep slope so the contour lines are closer together.
Widely spaced contour lines indicate a gradual slope, while closely spaced lines indicate a steep slope.
closely spaced contour lines indicate steep slopes, wider ones indicate gentle slopes
closely spaced contour lines indicate steep slopes, wider ones indicate gentle slopes
ridges
Contour lines that are closely spaced