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Draw the contours with a cross-section of the following :

  1. Convex slope
  2. Plateau.

Solution

1. Convex slope: In this relief feature, the contours are closed at the foot and apart towards the top of the slope.

2. Plateau: It is an elevated land on a nearly level surface having steep sides. Contours showing a plateau are mostly concentrated on its sides and its central part is almost without contours.

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