Study the topographic map.

A topographic map with 4 regions labeled. Region 1 is in an area with few contour lines. Region 2 is in an area with few contour lines. Region 3 is in an area with several contour lines close together. Region 4 is in a swampy area with few contour lines.

Which region has a steep slope?

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2
3
4

1 answer

Region 3 has a steep slope. This is indicated by the several contour lines that are close together, which represent a rapid change in elevation over a short horizontal distance. In contrast, the other regions, particularly Region 1, Region 2, and Region 4, have few contour lines, indicating more gradual slopes.