Question

what are the characteristics of the contour lines​

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

1. Must close on themselves, on or off the map.
2. Perpendicular to the direction of max. ...
3. Slope between them is assumed uniform.
4. The distance between them indicates the steepness of the slope, gentle or steep.

Irregular signify rough, smooth signifygradual slopes.

• Concentric closed contours: hills or depression.

Answer 2

Characteristics of Contours

1. Must close on themselves, on or off the map

2. Perpendicular to the direction of max.

3. Slope between them is assumed uniform

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

5. Irregular signify rough, smooth signify gradual slopes

6. Concentric closed contours: hills or depression

7. They do not cross each other, only in special cases

8. They do not branch into contours of the same elevation

9. They do not cross building

10. They cross horizontal man made surfaces in parallel lines