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प्रश्न
Draw and compare the following contour diagrams by placing them side by side in pairs:
V-shaped Valley and U-shaped valley
Draw a contour to show the following:
V-shaped valley
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उत्तर
V-shaped Valley: It resembles the letter V. It occurs in mountainous areas. The lowermost part of the V-shaped valley is shown by the innermost contour line with a very small gap between its two sides, and the lowest value of the contour is assigned to it.
U-Shaped Valley: It is formed by the action of glaciers. It is found in the middle course of a river. These are generally flat from its base.
Notes
Students should refer to the answer according to their question.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Study the extract of the Survey of India Map sheet No. G43S7 and answer the following question:
What is the pattern of drainage seen in the grid square 2505?
Give the term used in contour for the following:
The difference between maximum and minimum height in areas of steep slope.
Explain how would you distinguish between the following on the basis of contours:
Gentle Slope and Steep Slope
Explain how would you distinguish between the following on the basis of contours:
Scarp and Dip
Explain how would you distinguish between the following on the basis of contours:
Ridge and Water Divide
Explain how would you distinguish between the following on the basis of contours:
Peak and Depression
What advantages do contours have over hill-shading and hachuring?
Draw and compare the following contour diagrams by placing them side by side in pairs:
Steep Slope and Gentle Slope
Draw and compare the following contour diagrams by placing them side by side in pairs:
Conical hill and mountain
Draw and compare the following contour diagrams by placing them side by side in pairs:
Ridge and Water Divide
