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The average slope is the ratio of the change between two points

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A topographic map differs from a road map in the topographic map shows?

A topographic map shows equal lines of elevation, in set distances which can vary between maps (dependent on the grade of elevation change). elevation,relief,and slope.


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.


What symbols on a topographic map show elevation relief and slope?

contour lines


What kind of slope does close contour lines on a topographic map show?

elevation. the closer the lines the steeper the slope.


On a topographic map contour lines that form a circle indicate .?

Hill,Slope or Mountain


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).


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.


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

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


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

Each contour line represents a rise in height (elevation). The closer the contour lines are on the map, the steeper is the 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


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).