The direction of steepest slope on a contour, is (A) Along the contour (B) At an angle of 45° to the contour (C) At right angles to the contour (D) None of these

The direction of steepest slope on a contour, is
(A) Along the contour
(B) At an angle of 45° to the contour
(C) At right angles to the contour
(D) None of these
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(C) At right angles to the contour
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