GeographyRelief, contours and gradientJAMB
Two points are 400 m apart on the ground and their heights differ by 20 m. The average gradient between them is
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Answer: D. 1 in 20
Gradient = vertical interval ÷ horizontal distance = 20/400 = 1/20.
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