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A gully or canyon. Since the lines follow a specific elevation above sea level, the closer lines are together the steeper the slope. And a 'V' formation on the lines indicates a narrow deep area surrounded on both sides by higher elevations, or a narrow ridge with dropoffs on both sides could have a similar shape on the map.
NOT REALLY
It indicates a valley!
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How do contour lines determine which area of an island has the steepest slope?
The closer the contour lines the steeper the slope.
What are depression contour lines called?
The lines for depression are called hachured lines
What is the difference called between two side by side contour lines?
the contour interval
What are lines connecting points of equal height called?
Contour lines.
Why is it unlikely that two contour lines will cross?
Contour lines never cross because the elevations can't be two different numbers in one spot.
What do V-shaped contour lines indicate when the point downhill?
uphill
V-shaped contour lines pointing uphill indicate a?
A Valley
What do V-shaped contour lines indicate when the point uphill?
A valley
What does a v-shaped contour lines indicate when they point uphill?
It means a small difference in elevation
How do you know if your going uphill or downhill by looking at a contour map?
contour lines all ways point up hill or up stream
Why are contour lines oddly shaped?
Contour lines are oddly shaped because it goes according to whatever its up aganist.
What do you expect when you see ten evenly spaced contour lines?
Evenly spaced contour lines mean a steady slope, uphill or downhill.
How must contour lines bend to indicate a stream valley?
contour lines bend in a V shape pointing uphill because it flows the other direction
What land feature would you see on V-shaped contour lines?
A valley
To contour lines depicting a valley or draw are you or v-shaped what does the closed end of the contour line point to?
The point of the V is probably where there is a stream, river or wash.
How does index contour lines differ from other contour lines?
index contour lines have numbers contour lines dont
How could you tell whether a topographic map shows a gradual slope?
Look for V-Shaped contour lines
