equidistant from A and B

closer to the higher station

closer to the lower station

as far as possible from the line AB

inversely proportional to the scale of the map

directly proportional to the flatness of ground

larger for accurate works

larger if the time available is more

contour line

horizontal equivalent

contour interval

contour gradient

2 m

5 m

10 m

20 m

A contour is not necessarily a closed curve.

A contour represents a ridge line if the concave side of lower value contour lies towards the higher value contour.

Two contours of different elevations do not cross each other except in case of an over hanging cliff.

All of the above statements are correct.