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The closer the lines to each other the steeper the slope.

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

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

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What does a plain look like on a map?

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Contour lines very close together indicate the land is?

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What does the surface of a calm lake have in common with a contour line?

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What does it mean when contour lines merge at certain places?

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How do contour lines show elevation?

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What is the definition of hachured contour lines?

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