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Distinguish between Gentle Slope and Steep Slope on the basis of contours

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Gentle SlopeSteep Slope
In gentle slopes, the change of elevation is gradual. Normally about 1:25 gradient of elevation is gradual.Steep slope suddenly slopes up or down.
The contours are placed wide apart in gentle slope.For steep slopes, the contours are drawn close to one another.

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