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Write short notes on Contours |
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Answer» Solution :Some BASIC features of contour lines are: (a) A contour LINE is drawn to show places of equal heights. . (b) Contour lines and their SHAPES represent the height and slope or gradient of the landform. . (c) Closely spaced contours r epresent STEEP slopes while widely spaced contours represent gentle slope. . (d) When two or more contour lines merge with each other, they represent features of verticals lopes such as cliffs or waterfalls. . (e) Two contours of different elevation USUALLY do not cross each other. |
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