Skills Flashcards

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Q

How can you calculate the gradient of a slope?

A

Rise:run, as a ratio 1:(number)

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How can you calculate vertical exaggeration?

A

Vertical and horizontal scale is 1cm (or unit) equivalent
VE = 1/VS x HS

Take the inverse of vertical and multiply by horizontal

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3
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What is local relief?

A

Highest point-lowest point

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