Rules of contour lines on Topographic Maps Two different contour lines cannot cr
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Rules of contour lines on Topographic Maps
Two different contour lines cannot cross because__________________
The spacing between contour lines on a map reveals the __________ of the ground surface. Closely spaced contour lines indicate ____________ and widely spaced contour lines indicate___________________.
Concentric contour lines indicate a __________________.
Concentric hachured contour lines indicate a ______________.
Contour lines form a V when they cross a Stream. The open part of the V faces the (upstream/downstream) direction.
Explanation / Answer
1..Ans...Two different contour lines cannot cross because each represents a different elevation.
2.Ans...The spacing between contour lines on a map reveals the slope of the ground surface.
3.Ans...Closely spaced contour lines indicate steep slope and widely spaced contour lines indicate gentle slope
4.Ans...Concentric contour lines indicate a hilltop
5.Ans...Concentric hachured contour lines indicate a depression
6.Ans...Contour lines form a V when they cross a Stream.The open part of the V faces the downstream direction.
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