Landforms and Contours (Grade 10 NSC Matric Geography): Flashcards
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Term for 3D shape of Earth's surface
Term for 3D shape of Earth's surface
Relief or topography
Definition of contour line
Definition of contour line
Line connecting places at same height above sea level
Contour interval on SA maps
Contour interval on SA maps
20 metres
Index contour interval
Index contour interval
100 metres (every 5th line)
Meaning of close contour lines
Meaning of close contour lines
Steep slopes
Meaning of widely spaced contours
Meaning of widely spaced contours
Gentle slopes
Contour pattern of valleys
Contour pattern of valleys
V-shaped pointing upstream (toward higher ground)
Contour pattern of conical hills
Contour pattern of conical hills
Concentric circles, smallest at peak
Definition of cross-section
Definition of cross-section
Side view or profile of landscape
Rule about contour lines crossing
Rule about contour lines crossing
Never cross - each represents specific height