Unit 2.4 Flashcards
What are the characteristics of a concave slope?
Contour lines are closely space at the top and widely spaced at the bottom
What are the characteristics of a convex slope
It’s contour lines are widely spaced at the top and closely spaced at the bottom
What are the characteristics of a valley?
It’s contour alliance form of the shape and the tip of the V points towards higher ground and a valley is the lower area
What are the characteristics of a spur?
The contra lines form of the shape and the tip of the V points towards lower ground. A spur is higher than the surrounding area.
What are the characteristics of a cliff?
A cliff has closed packed contour lines across a short distance
What are the characteristics of a ridge?
Rich is a series of peaks. it’s like many circles together in one row and a saddle is when it slowly goes downwards
What are the characteristics of a plateau?
A plateau is a flatland on high ground
What are the characteristics of a basin?
A basic is a flatland on valley floor
What are the characteristics of a round-topped and hill?
A hill with a rounded peak
What are the characteristics of a conical hill?
A hill with a sharp peak
What are the characteristics of a flat-topped hill?
Hell, with a flat-topped peak
