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You want to determine if one peak is steeper than another peak, based on a topographic map. What would you see on the steeper peak?
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You want to determine if one peak is steeper  than another peak, based on a topographic map. What would you see on the 

steeper  peak?
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The answer is Contour lines that are closer together.

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On a steep slope the contour lines are closer together, as this indicates that the change of height is quicker, thus the slope is steeper.
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