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Distinguish between Ridge and Water Divide on the basis of contours

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RidgeWater Divide
It is a long and narrow highland sloping steeply downwards on its sides.A line which separates two adjacent drainage basins is known as water divide.
Contours showing a ridge are elongated and are closely spaced.The side on which the ridge is steeper, the contours are drawn closely together, whereas the side on which the ridge is gentle, the contours are drawn far apart.

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