Question Bank • QB_SUB_SWCE_0339 MCQ • 1 Mark

Section 4: Soil and Water Conservation Engineering

Surveying and Levelling

Subtopic: Contouring

Question Statement:

On a topographic contour map, contour lines that are closely spaced indicate:

Options:

  • (A) A steep slope
  • (B) A gentle or flat terrain
  • (C) A uniform horizontal plane
  • (D) A vertical depression

Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

Closely spaced contour lines represent rapid elevation changes over short horizontal distances, indicating steep terrain.
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