Slope Steepness

Attribute definition
Attribute Label SLOPE
Title Slope Steepness
Description

Predominant slope of the landscape.

Slope (%) Approximate degrees Terminology
0 - 0.5 0 Level
0.5 - 2 0.3 - 1.1 Nearly level
2 - 5 1.1 - 3 Very gentle slopes
5 - 9 3 - 5 Gentle slopes
9 - 15 5 - 8.5 Moderate slopes
15 - 30 8.5 - 16.5 Strong slopes
30 - 45 16.5 - 24 Very strong slopes
45 - 70 24 - 35 Extreme slopes
70 - 100 35 - 45 Steep slopes
> 100 > 45 Very steep slopes
-9 n/a Unknown or not applicable
While this is a numeric field, the values will often be the mid point of the traditional slope classes described in the table above.
Units percent (%)
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