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How must contour lines bend on a topographic map to indicate a stream valley?
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.
What do V-shaped contour lines indicate when the point uphill?
V-shaped contour lines indicate a valley or a depression when the point is uphill. The V-shape of the contour lines indicates that the elevation is decreasing in that direction, forming a valley or depression.
V-shaped contour lines pointing uphill indicate a?
V-shaped contour lines pointing uphill indicate a steep slope or ridge. The closer the contour lines are together, the steeper the slope.
What do v shaped contour lines indicate when they point donwhill when they point uphill?
When V-shaped contour lines point downhill, they indicate a valley or depression on the map. When they point uphill, they indicate a ridge or hill on the map.
What do Contour lines that bend to form a v shape indicate?
It means a small difference in elevation, let's say, for an example, a river.
Why do the lines bend upward on a contour map when indicating a stream?
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.
To contour lines depicting a valley or draw are you or v-shaped what does the closed end of the contour line point to?
The point of the V is probably where there is a stream, river or wash.
What are the contour line rules?
- Contour lines never cross. All lines on a contour line represent one elevation.- The spacing of contour lines depends on slope characteristics. Contour lines that are close together show a steep slope. Contour lines that are far apart show a gentle slope.- Contour lines that cross a valley or a stream are V shaped. The C points toward the area of the highest elevation. If a stream or river flows through the valley, the V points upstream.-The tops of the hills, mountains, and depressions are shown by closed circles. Depressions are marked with short, straight lines inside the circle that point down slope to the depression.
On a topographic map contour lines that are closer together indicate?
On a topographic map, contour lines that are closer together indicate a steeper slope.
Contour lines that are far apart indicate?
Contour lines that are far apart indicate gradual slopes, while contour lines that are close together indicate steep slopes.
What land feature would you see on V-shaped contour lines?
A valley or a ravine is typically represented by V-shaped contour lines on a topographic map. These lines indicate a steep-sided depression or low-lying area between higher elevations.
What do the numbers on index contour lines indicate?
The numbers of contour lines indicate altitude or elevation along that line.
