1.16.3 - Characteristics of contour lines
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What does it mean if contour lines form a V-shape pointing upstream?
💡 Hint: Think about where water would flow.
True or False: Contour lines can cross each other.
💡 Hint: Consider what this would mean for elevation.
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What do concentric closed contours with decreasing values indicate?
💡 Hint: Think about where water collects.
True or False: Irregularly spaced contour lines indicate a uniform slope.
💡 Hint: Consider the terrain variation!
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Create a topographic map of a fictional area with a hill, a valley, and a pond. Label all contour lines accordingly, and explain your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Consider the characteristics of each terrain type discussed.
Analyze a supplied topographic map image and summarize three distinct features it displays based on contour line patterns.
💡 Hint: Look for concentric patterns and spacing of lines.
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