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What Is The Difference Between Contour Interval and Horizontal Equivalent

Contour interval refers to the vertical distance between contour lines on a map, while horizontal equivalent represents the horizontal distance between the same contour lines. The contour interval is based on vertical levels and does not require measurement, whereas the horizontal equivalent must be measured on the map using the scale and can vary with slope steepness.

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What Is The Difference Between Contour Interval and Horizontal Equivalent

Contour interval refers to the vertical distance between contour lines on a map, while horizontal equivalent represents the horizontal distance between the same contour lines. The contour interval is based on vertical levels and does not require measurement, whereas the horizontal equivalent must be measured on the map using the scale and can vary with slope steepness.

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What is the Difference Between Contour

Interval and Horizontal Equivalent


There are three main differences between
interval and horizontal equivalent as follows:

contour

S.No

Contour Interval

Horizontal Equivalent

It is based on vertical levels

Represents horizontal distance

No measurement or scaling is
required since the contour levels are
indicated on the contour lines

The distance must be measured


on the map and converted to
actual distance by multiplying
with the scale of the map

In a given map the contour interval


is a constant

The horizontal equivalent varies


with slope. Closer distance
indicates steep slope and wider
distance gentle slope

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