In this example the contour interval is 10 m and the map scale is 1:5000. The length of the line running from Point A to Point B is 2 cm.
Answer the following questions on the attached answer worksheet.
a) What is the change in elevation in meters between Points A and B?
b) What is the horizontal distance between Points A and B in kilometers?
c) The stream gradient is the change in elevation divided by the horizontal distance. What is the stream gradient in m/km?
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