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Widely spaced contour lines indicate a gradual slope, while closely spaced lines indicate a steep slope.
Closely spaced oval contour lines may indicate a steep slope or a concave feature on the landscape. These lines suggest rapid changes in elevation within a short distance, which can help you identify areas with significant changes in terrain.
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.
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.
On a topographic map, contour lines that are closer together indicate a steeper slope.
Closely spaced
Closely spaced contour lines mean that the slope is steep.
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
closely spaced contour lines indicate steep slopes, wider ones indicate gentle slopes
Widely spaced contour lines indicate a gradual slope, while closely spaced lines indicate a steep slope.
Closely spaced oval contour lines may indicate a steep slope or a concave feature on the landscape. These lines suggest rapid changes in elevation within a short distance, which can help you identify areas with significant changes in terrain.
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.
Contour lines that are closely spaced
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.
On a topographic map, contour lines that are closer together indicate a steeper slope.
To identify the form of a slope using contour lines, we analyze their spacing and orientation. Closely spaced contour lines indicate a steep slope, while widely spaced lines suggest a gentle slope. Additionally, the shape of the contour lines can reveal the slope's form; for example, concentric circles represent a hill, while V-shaped lines pointing upstream indicate a valley. By observing these characteristics, we can assess the terrain's gradient and overall topography.