2007-06-05 13:41:34 · 6 answers · asked by Nicole G. 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
a very steep slope or cliff, since contour lines reflect levels of elevation.
2007-06-05 13:43:56 · answer #1 · answered by eV 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the lines, either a steep rise in elevation OR a deep depression into the earth (an open pit mine or quarry).
Contour lines for depressions usually have cross-hatching or some other means to tell the difference between the two.
2007-06-05 16:09:54 · answer #2 · answered by Kevin k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All of the above answers are correct.
I want to add one thing. There is an excellent site that shows contour lines and explains the landforms all with easy to understand diagrams. An excellent site to look at if you are studying contour lines.
http://academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu/geology/leveson/core/linksa/contourlabel.html
2007-06-05 14:51:09 · answer #3 · answered by Critters 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the elevation of the contour lines are increasing and the lines are close together:
An incline; a hill, cliff, or mountain, etc.
If the elevation of the contour lines is decreasing and the lines are close together:
A depression; decline; hollow, etc.
2007-06-05 13:49:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A vertical cliff to be exact. This is where many couture lines will actually form one line. Can't get much closer together than that.
2007-06-05 15:17:40 · answer #5 · answered by wulirob83 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
steep inclines (mountains, or deep valleys)
2007-06-05 13:50:43 · answer #6 · answered by purple 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋