Identifying Slopes

Question 1

Gradient:

Answer 1

Describes steepness of a slope. Compares angle of slope to a level surface.

Question 2

If a slope has a steep gradient…

Answer 2

There is a body height difference between two places close together

Question 3

If a slope has a gentle gradient…

Answer 3

The places are far apart and not much height difference.

Question 4

River Valley:

Answer 4

Land a river flows over.
Contour lines form an upside down ‘v’ to point UPstream!
E.g. ‘/'

Question 5

Spur:

Answer 5

Narrow pieces of land that extend into or between river valleys.
Contour of a spur form a ‘u’ to form DOWNhill!

Question 6

Ridge:

Answer 6

Long area of high ground with lower found surrounding. “Valley” of ridge is called a saddle.

Question 7

Pass:

Answer 7

Gap between two areas of high ground. Could have a road going over it.

Question 8

Water shed:

Answer 8

High ground separated by two river systems. Often runs along a ridge.

Question 9

Gorge:

Answer 9

Narrow, steep sides valley. Often has river flowing through.

Question 10

Mesa:

Answer 10

Flat topped hill which is wider than it is high.

Question 11

Butte:

Answer 11

Flat topped hill, higher than it is wide.

Question 12

Cuesta:
Scarp:
Dip:

Answer 12

Hill steep on one side and gentle on the other.
Scarp is the steep part.
Dip is the gentle slope.