Question

Hello<br />Please give reason- <br />the distance between two successive contours indicate the slope of the land .

Answer 1

It is known as contour interval. It is usually constant on a given map. It is generally expressed in metres. While the vertical interval between the two successive contour lines remains constant, the horizontal distance varies from place to place depending upon the nature of slope.

Answer 2

It is known as contour interval. It is usually constant on a given map. It is generally expressed in metres. While the vertical interval between the two successive contour lines remains constant, the horizontal distancevaries from place to place depending upon the nature of slope.