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Contour lines that are widely space indicate what?

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.


When contour lines that touch or overlap on a topographic map what does it indicate?

it connects to the points of Hawaii and Alaska


What do contour lines on a topographic map show?

They show the relief of an area. They will have height values attached to them. The distance between contour lines gives an impression of gradient. The closer they are together, the steeper the slope.


What does a gentle slope on a topographic map represent?

The US Geological Survey's topographic maps have "contour lines" showing elevation. The farther apart the contour lines are, the more gentle the terrain is; the closer together they are, the steeper the terrain is. The darker contour lines typically denote 100-foot elevation changes and are marked as such, while the lighter lines typically indicate 10 or 20-foot changes in between. The interval can easily be determined by counting the number of lighter contour lines between the darker lines. The steepness of the slope can be determined by using the map's scale (which is indicated at the bottom of the map) to measure the distance between two points and using the contour lines to see the change in elevation.


If Contour lines are close together the land has a gentle slope?

The closer the contours, the steeper the slope.

Related Questions

What On a topographic map contour lines that are close together indicate a .?

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 topographic map indicates that a mountain's slope is very steep by using?

contour lines that are very close together


What On the topographic map contour lines that are close together indicate a?

Contour lines that are close together indicate steep terrain or a rapid change in elevation. The closer the contour lines are, the steeper the slope.


Two contour lines that are close together show a steep slope?

Yes, two contour lines that are close together indicate a steep slope on a topographic map. The closer the lines are, the steeper the slope. Further apart lines show a gentler slope.


How can you determine whether the contours on a topographic map show a gradual slope?

If the topographic lines are closer together it means that it has a steeper slope grade, if they are farther apart, it means that they have a more relaxed slope grade. There is usually a scale on the map that can tell you in exact measurements of the slope.


What happens on a topographic map the closer the contour lines get?

The closer the contour lines, the steeper is the slope.


How do the contour lines on a topographic map indicate the slope of land?

If the contour lines are far apart, then that indicates the land has a gentle slope (low slope).


Contour lines that touch or overlap on a topographic map indicate a .?

Contour lines that touch or overlap on a topographic map indicate a


A topographic map indicates that a mountain and slope is very steep by using?

It uses contour lines which are very close together.


What A topographic map indicates that a mountain and slope is very steep by using?

It uses contour lines which are very close together.


Contour lines that are widely space indicate what?

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.


How do the contour lines on a topographic map indicate the slopes of the land?

If the contour lines are far apart, then that indicates the land has a gentle slope (low slope).