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4. While viewing a topographic map, you notice a region in which the contour lines are very close

together. What can you conclude about this region?
O A. It contains a body of water
O B. It's near a political boundary.
O C. It has a high population
O D . It has a steep incline


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Answer:

D . It has a steep incline

Step-by-step explanation:

A topographic map is a map which is made up of contour lines. Contour lines connect places of equal elevation in a particular region. All the points on a contour line are at the same elevation above a reference surface.

When contour lines are drawn close together, it depicts an area with a very steep incline. This implies that the topography changes very sharply within a very short distance on land. Where contours are far apart, we have a very gentle slope which can be interpreted as a plain.

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