From any point on the surface with a given inclination (A) Only one contour gradient is possible (B) Two contour gradients are possible (C) Indefinite contour gradients are possible (D) All of the above

From any point on the surface with a given inclination 

(A) Only one contour gradient is possible 

(B) Two contour gradients are possible 

(C) Indefinite contour gradients are possible 

(D) All of the above

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(C) Indefinite contour gradients are possible 

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