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What is a contour interval?

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What is a contour interval?

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A contour interval is the constant vertical distance or elevation difference between two contour lines on a topographic map. It remains uniform throughout the map sheet, properly representing the steepness or flatness of the landscape.

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Chapter 1: Interpretation of Topographical Maps - Intext Questions [Page 26]

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Austine Vas, Hemant M. Pednekar, Vidhya Malar Geography Our Earth [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 1 Interpretation of Topographical Maps
Intext Questions | Q 2. (i) | Page 26
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