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d
Activity 1.2 River valleys and spurs
10 minutes
ер
a
J
1
I
G
es
Study the contour map in Figure 1.20.
The heights are shown in metres. A-B,
C-D, E-F, G-H and I-J show a mixture
of valleys and spurs. Answer these
questions
1. Which show valleys?
2. Which show spurs?
3. Which slope is steeper: K-L,
or M-N? Give a reason for
your answer.
4. What is the altitude of K?
5. What is the approximate
altitude of N?
(3)
(2)
F
E
ГК-
C
(3)
(1)
400
500
300
М.
200
A
N
100
B
(1)
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Figure 1.20: Contour map
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