V-shaped contour lines on a topographic map indicate a valley or a stream flowing downhill. The point of the "V" typically points upstream, while the open end points downstream. As you move downhill, these lines converge, indicating a decrease in elevation and the presence of a sloping terrain. This pattern helps identify the direction of water flow and the shape of the landscape.
The numbers of contour lines indicate altitude or elevation along that line.
Hachured contour lines are contour lines with ticks pointing downslope that indicate a depression on a topographic map.
closely spaced contour lines indicate steep slopes, wider ones indicate gentle slopes
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V-shaped contour lines pointing uphill indicate a steep slope or ridge. The closer the contour lines are together, the steeper the slope.
V-shaped contour lines indicate a valley or a depression when the point is uphill. The V-shape of the contour lines indicates that the elevation is decreasing in that direction, forming a valley or depression.
When V-shaped contour lines point downhill, they indicate a valley or depression on the map. When they point uphill, they indicate a ridge or hill on the map.
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V-shaped contour lines pointing uphill indicate a valley or depression in the landscape. The closed end of the V-shape typically points in the direction of higher elevation.
On a topographic map, contour lines that are closer together indicate a steeper slope.
Contour lines that are far apart indicate gradual slopes, while contour lines that are close together indicate steep slopes.
A valley or a ravine is typically represented by V-shaped contour lines on a topographic map. These lines indicate a steep-sided depression or low-lying area between higher elevations.
The numbers of contour lines indicate altitude or elevation along that line.
Contour lines that touch or overlap on a topographic map indicate a
Contour lines that touch or overlap on a topographic map indicate a
Contour lines on a map indicate elevation. They connect points of equal elevation, showing the shape and steepness of the terrain. Closer contour lines indicate steep slopes, while spaced-out lines represent flatter areas.