Question

what kind of land feature is shown at point c on this topographic map?
a. a gentle slope
b. a lake
c. a steep slope
d. a mountaintop

Explanation:

To determine the land feature at point C, we analyze the topographic map:

• Option B (A lake) is incorrect because point C is on land (not water).
• Option D (A mountaintop) is incorrect because mountaintops have closely spaced contour lines (or a single closed contour), but point C does not show this.
• Option C (A steep slope) is incorrect because steep slopes have closely spaced contour lines, while point C has widely spaced contour lines.
• Option A (A gentle slope) is correct because widely spaced contour lines indicate a gentle (slowly changing elevation) slope.

Answer:

A. A gentle slope