2006-10-17 09:46:59 · 3 answers · asked by Ashli E 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
The spacing between contour lines is an indication of the slope of the terrain. The closer the lines are together, the steeper the slope. If you find 5 contour lines running together into one thick line, for example, you can be sure there is a steep cliff or rock wall. Conversely, if the contour lines are spaced apart, the terrain is fairly level. Depending on the contour line scale intervals (200 feet, 100 meters, etc). A key in the corner of the contour map will give you the contour line intervals.
2006-10-17 09:57:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contour line spacing shows the gradient of elevation of a surface. The closer together the contour lines are, the sharper the gradient, or the steeper the hill, as it were. Check the site below for a simple explanation of how contour lines work.
2006-10-17 16:52:36 · answer #2 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
on a map? how steep the incline or decline is. if they're closer together, the slope is steeper.
2006-10-17 16:52:11 · answer #3 · answered by micci73 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋