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On a topographic map how do you show a steep cliff?
if someone were to make a topographic map they would mostlikly have a bunch a contour lines realy close together because the closer they are together the more steep it is.so i guess they would make close contour lines then make a drop off
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.
Are contour lines on a slope spaced wide apart then the slope is very steep?
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.
Contour lines that are widely space indicate what?
If the contour lines on a topographic map have wide spaces in between and are further apart then the terrain is relatively flat. If the contour lines are close together then the terrain forms a steep slope.
What are the differences of a contour line in a steep area than a flat area?
In a steep area, contour lines are closer together, indicating a rapid change in elevation over a short distance. In comparison, in a flat area, contour lines are more spaced out, showing a gentle slope or minimal change in elevation. Steeper areas will have more contour lines packed closely together, while flat areas will have contour lines spaced further apart.
What does a gentle slope on a topographic map represent?
The US Geological Survey's topographic maps have "contour lines" showing elevation. The farther apart the contour lines are, the more gentle the terrain is; the closer together they are, the steeper the terrain is. The darker contour lines typically denote 100-foot elevation changes and are marked as such, while the lighter lines typically indicate 10 or 20-foot changes in between. The interval can easily be determined by counting the number of lighter contour lines between the darker lines. The steepness of the slope can be determined by using the map's scale (which is indicated at the bottom of the map) to measure the distance between two points and using the contour lines to see the change in elevation.
What is a gentle slope?
When the contour lines are farther apart, this means that the slopes between them are gentle. On the other side, if the contour interval is smaller, the slope will be steep.
When would we use a contour map and why?
Contour maps show elevation. The contour interval tells what the difference is between each contour line is, so lines closer together means a steeper slope, and further apart means a gentler slope.
What is the pattern of the contour lines around a simple hill?
Contour lines around a simple hill form concentric closed loops, with each loop representing a specific elevation. The lines are closer together and more tightly packed at steeper parts of the hill and farther apart on gentler slopes. The highest point of the hill is indicated by the smallest closed loop.
On topographic maps contour lines that are far apart indicate?
On topographic maps, contour lines that are far apart indicate gentle slopes or gradual changes in elevation. The farther apart the contour lines, the flatter the terrain.
Two contour lines that are close together show a steep slope?
Yes, two contour lines that are close together indicate a steep slope on a topographic map. The closer the lines are, the steeper the slope. Further apart lines show a gentler slope.
What do mountains look like on a map?
Mountains on a map are usually depicted with contour lines or shaded relief to show their elevation and topography. The lines are drawn closer together to represent steep slopes and farther apart for gentler terrain. Peaks are indicated by closed contour lines with the elevation labeled.
