Sketch an example of how contour lines are used to represent the following characteristics.

1. Steep, uniform slope
2. Gentle, uniform slope
3. Concave slope
4. Convex slope
5. Ridge
6. Valley
7. Hilltop
8. Saddle
9. Volcanic crater
10. Cliff


1. See Figure RS8–6





2. See Figure RS8–7.





3. See Figure RS8–8





4. See Figure RS8–9.





5. See Figure RS8–10.





6. See Figure RS8–11.





7. See Figure RS8–12.





8. See Figure RS8–13





9. See Figure RS8–14.





10. See Figure RS8–15.

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