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Download Solution PDFWhich of the following options represents the methods that can be used effectively to locate the routes of highways or railways from a contour map?
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Method of cross-section and the tracing of contour gradient method
- The method of Cross-section involves drawing cross-sections to understand the terrain along a specific line.
- The Tracing of Contour Gradient Method involves following the contour lines and analyzing their gradients to identify suitable routes. It helps in finding paths with gradual slopes.
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Method of cross-section and the equal depth contours method
- The Method of Cross-section involves selecting a line across the contour lines and representing the terrain profile along that line. This is useful for understanding the elevation changes along a proposed route.
- The Equal Depth Contours Method involves identifying contours with equal vertical intervals. This can help in determining areas with consistent slope or terrain characteristics.
Tracing of contour gradient method and the equal depth contours method
- The Tracing of Contour Gradient Method involves visually following the contour lines on the map to identify changes in gradient, helping in choosing paths with appropriate slopes.
- The Equal Depth Contours Method involves looking at contours with equal vertical intervals to understand the terrain.
Tracing of contour gradient method and the method of horizontal plane
- The Tracing of Contour Gradient Method involves visually following the contour lines on the map to identify changes in gradient, helping in choosing paths with appropriate slopes.
- The Method of Horizontal Plane involves selecting a horizontal plane and identifying the points on the map that intersect with this plane, helping in understanding the terrain from a different perspective.
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