Pedro is studying a topographic map that shows paths in a state park near his home. He is planning to climb one of the mountains in the park, but he doesn’t want to go on any steep paths. What should the path that Pedro takes look like on the map?
It should cut across an area that has no contour lines.
It should cut across contour lines where they are closest together.
It should cut across contour lines where they are farthest apart.
It should make a loop that stays within one contour interval.
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It should cut across contour lines where they are farthest apart. This indicates a more gradual slope, which would be easier for Pedro to hike up without encountering steep paths.
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