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Do closely spaced contour line indicate a steep slope or gradual slope why?
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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.
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Widely spaced contour lines indicate a?
Widely spaced contour lines indicate a gradual slope, while closely spaced lines indicate a steep slope.
Long closely spaced oval contour lines may indicate?
ridges
In a map closely spaced oval contour lines may indicate what?
They would indicate either a sudden increase or decrease in elevation, which could mean a hill, mountain, or depression in topography.
What does close spacing of isobars on the weather map represent?
Closely spaced isobars indicate large pressure changes over a small area and suggest strengthening winds.Widely spaced isobars portray a "flat" or weak pressure gradient typical of light-wind situations.
On a topographic map how do you show a steep cliff?
if someone were to make a topographic map they would mostlikly have a bunch a contour lines realy close together because the closer they are together the more steep it is.so i guess they would make close contour lines then make a drop off
Are contour lines closely spaced or far apart to indicate steep hills?
Closely spaced
What do closely spaced contour lines on a topographic map indicate?
Closely spaced contour line on a topographic map shows that the land is steep.
Widely spaced contour lines indicate a?
Widely spaced contour lines indicate a gradual slope, while closely spaced lines indicate a steep slope.
What kind of slope do a closely spaced contour lines indicate?
Closely spaced contour lines mean that the slope is steep.
Long closely spaced oval contour lines may indicate?
ridges
What does the spacing between contour lines tell you?
closely spaced contour lines indicate steep slopes, wider ones indicate gentle slopes
What does the spacing between contour lines tell?
closely spaced contour lines indicate steep slopes, wider ones indicate gentle slopes
How are gradual elevations shown on a topographical map?
Gradual elevations shown on a topographical map by widely spaced contour lines.
In a map closely spaced oval contour lines may indicate what?
They would indicate either a sudden increase or decrease in elevation, which could mean a hill, mountain, or depression in topography.
On topographical map how do represent a steep slope?
Contour lines that are closely spaced
What closely spaced isobar on a weather map indicate?
Strong winds
Do Equal points of elevation on a topographic map are connected by contour lines?
A contour lines connects points of equal elevation.
