SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What do contour lines that are farther apart represent?
A
waterfall
B
steep area
C
gradual area
D
river
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -If the distance between the lines is very far apart, that indicates a gradual increase in elevation. If the lines are close together, the change in elevation happens very quickly, indicating a steep terrain.

Detailed explanation-2: -These areas may be mountains or cliffs. Contours that are far apart represent gradual changes in elevation, such as valleys and plains. Along each contour line there is usually a number that represents the elevation, measured in feet, of the area along that contour line.

Detailed explanation-3: -In hilly areas, the contour lines are close together while they are wider apart on flat slopes. The closer the contour lines, the steeper the slope. The wider the contour lines, the flatter the slopes.

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