alleryAn almost vertical cliff has contours with which spacing?
ACrossing at right angles
BAll at one elevation
CVery close or merging
DWidely separated
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Very close or merging
The rapid height change over almost no horizontal distance makes the contours extremely close, merging for a vertical face.
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