Question

1. what is indicated by widely spaced contour lines on a topographic map?

a valley
a gentle slope
a steep slope
a depression

Explanation:

On topographic maps, contour lines represent equal elevation points. Widely spaced lines mean elevation changes gradually over a horizontal distance, which defines a gentle slope. Valleys are marked by V-shaped contour lines pointing uphill, steep slopes have closely spaced contour lines, and depressions have closed contour lines with inward tick marks.

Answer:

B. a gentle slope