On a topographic map, a river is correctly identified when its course

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cuts across contour lines and flows from higher to lower values. Rivers flow downhill, which means they cut across contour lines moving from areas of higher elevation to lower elevation. A river flowing parallel to contours or uphill would defy the laws of gravity and is therefore incorrect.

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A) runs parallel to contour lines at all times

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B) cuts across contour lines and flows from higher to lower values

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C) flows in the direction of increasing contour values

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D) always flows in a straight line from north to south

On a topographic map, a river is correctly identified when its course

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