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Difficulty: EasyContour Lines and Relief Representation

Match each contour line pattern on a topographical map with the corresponding relief feature it represents.

  • Concentric closed contours with values increasing towards the centerHill top or hill peak
  • V-shaped contours pointing towards higher elevation (uphill)Valley or stream channel
  • Contour lines drawn very close togetherSteep slope or cliff

Answer

Concentric closed contours with increasing values inward match Hill top or hill peak; V-shaped contours pointing uphill match Valley or stream channel; Closely spaced contour lines match Steep slope or cliff.
Each contour pattern uniquely corresponds to a fundamental topographic feature according to standard map reading conventions.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the arrangement of concentric closed contours increasing inward.
Matched to Hill top or hill peak.
As height increases towards the middle of closed shapes, it shows a rising landform such as a hill summit.
2
Determine the landform associated with V-shaped contours pointing uphill.
Matched to Valley or stream channel.
V-shaped contour apexes pointing towards higher elevations signify drainage lines or valleys.
3
Examine the spacing of contour lines placed close together.
Matched to Steep slope or cliff.
Tight contour spacing indicates rapid elevation change over a small horizontal ground distance.

Key Concept

Relief representation and contour pattern identification
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Contour Lines and Relief Representation

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