APPLICATIONS+INVESTIGATIONS IN EARTH
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Author: Tarbuck
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Chapter 8.4C, Problem 4A
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The maximum gradient of the section of Red river if this river is not crossed by the contour lines.
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Red River is the northern American river that originates between US state of North Dakota and Minnesota. A contour or topographic map possesses the actual representation of large scale structures such as valleys, hills, and river features and also shows the quantitative representation.
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