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Question
Explain how would you distinguish between the following on the basis of contours:
Scarp and Dip
Solution
| Dip | Scrap |
| (i) A dip features a narrow top and a gradual slope. | A scarp has a narrow top and a steep slope. |
| (ii) The contour lines are spaced far apart. | The contour lines become closer. |
| (iii) It has a gradient of approximately 1:12. | It has a gradient of approximately 1:3. |
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