Contour lines represent the:
A)approximate shape of the land
B)height of the terrain
C) steepness of the terrain
D) all of the above

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Contour lines on a map represent the shape of the land by indicating constant elevations, thereby showing the height of the terrain. The spacing between these lines illustrates the steepness of the terrain; closely spaced lines indicate steep slopes, while widely spaced lines indicate gentle slopes. Thus, contour lines encapsulate the approximate shape, height, and steepness of the terrain.

Contour Lines Represent The