what is indicated by contour lines that form a V-shape?

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2007-10-16 09:32:45 · 2 answers · asked by van c 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering

V's pointing uphill (usually) mark streams.

V's pointing downhill mark sharp ridges.

Both become U's if the change in elevation is not very sharp.

2007-10-16 10:07:37 · answer #1 · answered by dougger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

A ridge line, or a ravine (if they are inverted Vs).

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2007-10-16 09:37:02 · answer #2 · answered by tlbs101 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋