Question

what do the v - shaped contour lines pointing down indicate?
what do the v - shaped contour lines pointing up indicate?
what do contour lines spaced far apart indicate?
what do contour lines spaced close together indicate?

Explanation:

Contour lines are used in geography to represent elevation on a map. V - shaped contour lines pointing down indicate a valley as valleys are lower - lying areas and the V - shape points downstream. V - shaped contour lines pointing up indicate a ridge as ridges are elevated and the V - shape points towards the lower elevation. Contour lines spaced far apart indicate a gentle slope as there is a small change in elevation over a large horizontal distance. Contour lines spaced close together indicate a steep slope as there is a large change in elevation over a small horizontal distance.

Answer:

1. A valley.
2. A ridge.
3. A gentle slope.
4. A steep slope.