A terrain feature that is rounded inward like the inside of a bowl, i.e. goes from more steep to less steep. Slope Shape: Avalanches happen on any steep slope without thick anchors despite the shape of the slope. …

What is convex and concave slope?

Concave Slope: The slope is very gentle at the foot and it goes on getting steeper and steeper towards the top. The spacing between successive contours at the lower level is more than at the higher level. Convex Slope: The slope is very steep at the foot and it goes on becoming gentle towards the top.

How do you know if a slope is concave?

Concave slope is a geographical feature with inconstant slopes. The upper part is steeper than the lower part. The concave slope is represented by the closely spaced contour in the upper locations and gradually become widely spaced in the lower areas.