Register
On topographic maps, how do you represent a steep slope?
146k views
5 votes
On topographic maps, how do you represent a steep slope?

User Josh McKearin
by
8.3k points

1 Answer

4 votes
Closely spaced contour lines represent a steep slope. The lines are closely spaced because the elevation of a steep slope changes greatly over a very short distance. Contour lines spaced far apart represent a gentle slope.
User Nives
by
7.3k points
← Prev Question Next Question →

Related questions

User DhrubaJyoti
asked Oct 14, 2020 216k views
On topographic maps how do you represent a steep slope?
DhrubaJyoti asked Oct 14, 2020
by DhrubaJyoti
8.1k points
2 answers
5 votes
216k views
Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

9.5m questions

12.2m answers

Other Questions

Which of the objects is living or nonliving: Bacteria, virus, moss, you, a lemon seed, the air, bread, lettuce and rocks?
Why aren't all minerals gemstones?
What are three important types of forces
What is the phenotype of a heterozygous person using T for tall and t for short
in rabbits, black fur is dominant over white fur. Show the cross of a heterozygous black male with a homozygous white female.
Link Copied!