Question

what are the characteristics of the contour lines? ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Characteristics of Contours

Must close on themselves, on or off the map

Perpendicular to the direction of max. slope

Slope between them is assumed uniform

The distance between them indicates the steepness of the slope, gentle or steep

Irregular signify rough, smooth signify gradual slopes

Concentric closed contours: hills or depression

They do not cross each other, only in special cases

They do not branch into contours of the same elevation

They do not cross building

They cross horizontal man made surfaces in parallel lines

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Answer 2

Characteristics of Contours

• Must close on themselves, on or off the map
• Perpendicular to the direction of max. slope
• Slope between them is assumed uniform
• The distance between them indicates the steepness of the slope, gentle or steep
• Irregular signify rough, smooth signify gradual slopes
• Concentric closed contours: hills or depression
• They do not cross each other, only in special cases
• They do not branch into contours of the same elevation
• They do not cross building
• They cross horizontal man made surfaces in parallel lines

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