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What does it indicate when contours are close together on a map?
What does it indicate when contours are close together on a map?
Contours that are far apart at the top and closer together at the bottom indicate a concave slope.
Contours that are far apart at the top and closer together at the bottom indicate a concave slope.
False
What type of slope is indicated by evenly spaced contours?
What type of slope is indicated by evenly spaced contours?
Even slope
Contours touching each other indicate a __________.
Contours touching each other indicate a __________.
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Match the following slope types with their descriptions:
Match the following slope types with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
Steep and Gentle Slopes
- Contours on maps show different landscape features
- Close contours = steep slope
- Far-apart contours = gentle slope
- Close contours at the top, far at the bottom = concave slope
- Far contours at the top, close at the bottom = convex slope
Concave Slope
- Contours close at the top, far apart at the bottom
- Profile has a curving upwards shape
Convex Slope
- Contours far apart at top, close at bottom
- Profile has a curving downwards shape
Even Slope
- Contours evenly spaced
- Profile shows a consistent slope
Stepped Slope
- Contours show a series of steps
- Indicates a stepped incline
Cliff
- Contours touch each other
- Indicates a vertical drop-off
Waterfall
- Contours touch each other
- Indicates a dramatic drop in elevation, a waterfall
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Description
This quiz explores the different types of slopes represented by contour lines on maps, including steep, gentle, concave, and convex slopes. Learn how to identify these features, as well as cliffs and waterfalls, through their specific contour arrangements. Test your understanding of landscape interpretation and cartographic methods.
