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What is a contour interval?

A. A loop formed by contour lines that indicates a peak or depression


B. The elevation difference between two adjacent contour lines


C. An imaginary line that joins points of equal elevation


D. The degree of a slope's steepness

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Answer:

B. The elevation difference between two adjacent contour lines

Step-by-step explanation:

A contour interval is the vertical distance or difference in elevation between contour lines in topographical maps. A topographical map is a type of map that specifies in the large detail and quantitative representation of relief, usually using contour lines, contour intervals and many other methods.

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