Question

whats the difference between steep slope and shallow slope?

Answer 1

the absolute value of the steep slope is larger than the absolute value of a shallow slope

Answer 2

can you please show the difference using a drawing

Answer 3

1) steeper
2) shallower

Answer 4

The line is steeper, and so the Gradient (slope) is larger.

The line is less steep, and so the Gradient (slope) is smaller.

Go to the link for a nice summary of slope:


http://www.mathsisfun.com/gradient.html

Answer 5

okay thank you