Land Nav 04

Question 1

What shape are the contour lines that indicate a depression?

Answer 1

Usually only depressions that are equal to or greater than the contour interval will be shown. On maps, depressions are represented by closed contour lines that have tick marks pointing toward low ground.

Question 2

What shape are the contour lines that indicate a draw?

Answer 2

The contour lines depicting a draw are U-shaped or V-shaped, pointing toward high ground.

Question 3

What shape are the contour lines that indicate a spur?

Answer 3

Contour lines on a map depict a spur with the U or V pointing away from high ground.

Question 4

What shape are the contour lines that indicate a cliff?

Answer 4

Cliffs are also shown by contour lines very close together and, in some instances, touching each other.