Question

The contour lines drawn like a inverted V, which decreases inwards is used to represent a _______________.

• A. hanging valley
• B. u-shaped valley
• C. v-shaped valley
• D. ridge

Answer 1

The correct option is C v-shaped valley

The contour lines drawn like a inverted V, which decreases inwards is used to represent a V-shaped valley.

The rule of V and U-shaped valleys

All rivers flow downhill from higher to the lower elevations, perpendicular to the contour line above it. As a rule of thumb, the V-shaped contour is pointing upstream (the opposite direction from the flow of a stream or river). The “V” shape contours indicate streams and drainage.