it gets much steeper between X and Y along the slope to B. What is the gradient between X and Y? My scale is 30.5 mm                  The slope between X and Y might not be the steepest slope in the area. Circle the area on the map that has the steepest slope over an elevation change of at least 80 feet.

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 it gets much steeper between X and Y along the slope to B. What is the gradient between X and Y? My scale is 30.5 mm                 

The slope between X and Y might not be the steepest slope in the area. Circle the area on the map that has the steepest slope over an elevation change of at least 80 feet.

6600
AB
6200
Merced River
X
6400
6200
A⚫
North
1000 feet
Transcribed Image Text:6600 AB 6200 Merced River X 6400 6200 A⚫ North 1000 feet
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