Question

difference between contour interval and horizontal equivalent? (please explain in detail)​

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Contour interval (CI) is the difference of value of two consecutive contours (larger contour value - next smaller contour value). Horizontal equivalent is the horizontal distance between any two consecutive contours. Both these values together give a sense of slope of the parameter contoured around where the horizontal distance has been calculated. Generally CI remains constant for any contour map, but horizontal equivalent varies with varying slope.    

Answer 2

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Explanation: The horizontal equivalent represents the distance between two contours and the vertical interval shows the height of two successive contours therefore horizontal equivalent varies and vertical interval remains constant.