Peak and Depression

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Peak and Depression

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Peak | Depression ---- | ---------- The highest point of a mountain is called a peak. | A depression is a low-lying area surrounded by higher land. The contours are almost circular, with the peak at the centre. The contour values increase towards the centre, and the peak is represented by a spot height. | The contours are almost circular, with the depression at the centre. The contour values increase towards the centre and then decrease at the central depression, indicating a hollow or basin.

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Peak and Depression

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Peak	Depression
The highest point of a mountain is called a peak.	A depression is a low-lying area surrounded by higher land.
The contours are almost circular, with the peak at the centre. The contour values increase towards the centre, and the peak is represented by a spot height.	The contours are almost circular, with the depression at the centre. The contour values increase towards the centre and then decrease at the central depression, indicating a hollow or basin.