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UI Post-UTME Geography 2025 (Model questions) Question 4

Question 4

Relief and Map Interpretation

Contour lines on a map are widely spaced in one area and closely spaced in another. Which is correct?
i. Widely spaced lines indicate gentle slope
ii. Closely spaced lines indicate steep slope
iii. The steep area is at lower elevation
iv. The gentle area must be a plateau

  1. A.i & ii only
  2. B.i, ii & iii
  3. C.ii & iv only
  4. D.i, ii, iii & iv
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (i & ii only)

Explanation

Contour spacing shows steepness: wide spacing means gentle and close spacing means steep. Spacing alone says nothing about height or plateaus.