Contours and Landforms (Grade 11 NSC Matric Geography): Flashcards
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Contours
Contours
Lines connecting points at same height above sea level
Contour colour on topo maps
Contour colour on topo maps
Brown lines
Standard contour interval
Standard contour interval
20 metres
Closely spaced contours mean
Closely spaced contours mean
Steep slopes
Widely spaced contours mean
Widely spaced contours mean
Gentle slopes
Valley V-shape direction
Valley V-shape direction
Uphill (towards higher elevations)
Spur V-shape direction
Spur V-shape direction
Downhill (towards lower elevations)
Mesa
Mesa
Flat-topped hill, wider than tall
Butte
Butte
Flat-topped hill, higher than wide
Pass
Pass
Lower-lying dip between two highland pieces