Year 7. Contour Lines Contour Lines show: 1. Joins equal areas of height 2. The height of the land 3. The shape of the land 4. The steepness of the land.

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Year 7

Contour Lines Contour Lines show: 1. Joins equal areas of height 2. The height of the land 3. The shape of the land 4. The steepness of the land

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Contour Lines Contour Lines show: 1. The steepness of the land Lines close together This is a steep slope Lines further apart This is moderate slope Lines far apart This is a gentle slope

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