It means a small difference in elevation, let's say, for an example, a river.
Contour lines that are close together indicate steep terrain, such as hills or mountains. When contour lines form closed loops with smaller lines inside, this indicates a depression or valley. The direction the contour lines bend can also show the shape of the land, with convex lines indicating hills and concave lines indicating valleys.
Because we know that water cannot flow uphill, the flow must go from higher contours to lower ones.
The area with the steepest slope on a map is typically where the contour lines are closest together, indicating a rapid change in elevation over a short distance. Look for areas where the contour lines are tightly spaced or where the lines bend sharply, as this suggests a steep slope.
Yes, lead is a soft metal and can be bent pretty easily.
One way to bend a brittle candlestick without breaking it is to heat it gently with a hair dryer or heat gun until it becomes more pliable. Then, slowly and carefully bend it to the desired shape. Allow it to cool completely before handling it to avoid cracking or breaking.
Contour lines will bend and point upstream to form a "V" shape when crossing a stream valley on a topographic map. The V-shape indicates the direction of the stream flow and shows the gradual slope of the valley.
Contour lines that are close together indicate steep terrain, such as hills or mountains. When contour lines form closed loops with smaller lines inside, this indicates a depression or valley. The direction the contour lines bend can also show the shape of the land, with convex lines indicating hills and concave lines indicating valleys.
Contour lines need to bend uphill to indicate a stream valley. It's like nature's way of saying, "Hey, there's a river flowing through here, pay attention!" So, if you see those contour lines curving uphill, you better believe there's some water action happening nearby.
Because we know that water cannot flow uphill, the flow must go from higher contours to lower ones.
A topographic map indicates the direction of river flow through the use of contour lines, which represent elevation. Rivers flow downhill, so when contour lines bend or form a V-shape, the point of the V indicates the upstream direction, while the open end points downstream. Additionally, the elevation change shown by the contour lines helps to visualize the slope and flow direction of the river. Thus, by analyzing the contour patterns, one can determine the flow direction of the river.
it would bend towards the point of origin or where it starts.
Contour lines are oddly shaped because they represent points on the map that have the same elevation. They can curve, bend, or even form irregular shapes to show changes in the elevation of the land. These contours help us visualize the three-dimensional shape of the terrain on a two-dimensional map.
It depends on which way the contour lines bend. For example, if the bend was facing northeast then the stream flows Northeast. the bend is this if you don't understand... -_- -> ) +++ I'm afraid your illustration is rather ambiguous. If you imagine the contour lines to trace a parenthese as you've used, the concave side would face downstream: Flow ---> then the contour is ( ---> Or if you think of the contours tracing a capital letter U with its open end pointing North, the stream will flow North. A better way to understand it is to study the countour lines and streams on a map, especially if of an area you know well!
The lines bend upward to show that the stream is running the opposite way. (For example, if the lines are pointing north, the stream is running south) **Contour lines bend toward the source when they go over a river/stream.
The area with the steepest slope on a map is typically where the contour lines are closest together, indicating a rapid change in elevation over a short distance. Look for areas where the contour lines are tightly spaced or where the lines bend sharply, as this suggests a steep slope.
you can determine the direction a stream flows on a contour map by seeing which way the contour lines bend.
I'm sorry there is no possible way to make a parallel lines form a right angle in any sort of shape unless u where to bend one of the lines in which case they would no longer be parallel.