An imaginary line lying throughout on the surface of the earth and preserving a constant
inclination to the horizontal, is called
(A) Contour line
(B) Contour gradient
(C) Level line
(D) Line of gentle scope

1 Answer

Answer :

(B) Contour gradient

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