w. Consider a contour map (topographic ma Answer the following questions in comp
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w. Consider a contour map (topographic ma Answer the following questions in complete sentences: 1. p) for the region around a hilltop as shown belo 10 m 15 m 20 m 25 m 25 m 20 m 15 m 10 m (lb) a) what is contour line? he line here the laanes intersect b) In the above example, what is constant along a specific contour line? c) What is the height difference between any two consecutive contour lines? 5 d) What can be said about the differences between any two contour lines? o) Wisr de ter erine e ste e n Between what point on the map is the direction of steepest ascent? (Hint: Recall the situation when you climb a mountain.) f)Explanation / Answer
a.b, c. are answered not repeating the answers.
d. The difference between two contour lines tells the slope of the hill between the two line , it tells how steep is the hill
e. The more the spacing between two contours the less steep is the hill between these two lines. if the spacing is less the steepness is more between the lines.
f. The lines 20 and 25 are very close,compared to the rest hence the steepness of the hill is highest between 20m and 25 m height. Towards the top of the hill.
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