What measurement compares the horizontal length measured from the map's scale to the vertical rise or fall determined by contour lines and contour intervals?
A) slope
B) contour
C) drainage capacity
D) soil type

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Slope is determined by comparing the horizontal distance to the vertical change in elevation, which is often measured using contour lines and contour intervals on a map.

What Measurement Compares the Horizontal Length Measured from the Map's