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TeachMeFinance.com - explain slope slope The term 'slope' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' An inclined surface usually defined by the ratio of the horizontal distance to the vertical distance, i.e. 2:1 (2 horizontal units to 1 vertical unit). Change in elevation per unit of horizontal distance. Side of a hill or a mountain. The inclined face of a cut, canal, or embankment. Inclination from the horizontal. Expressed in percent when the slope is gentle; in this case also termed gradient. Degree of deviation of a surface from the horizontal, usually expressed in percent or degrees. Sometimes referred to as batter when measured from vertical'. The term 'slope' as it applies to the area of coastlines can be defined as '25, indicating one unit rise in 25 units of horizontal distance; or in a decimal fraction (0.04). also called gradient'. Previous 5 Terms: Slight Chance Slight Risk Sling Psychrometer slip face SLO Next 5 Terms: Slope mine slope of a line Slope protection SLOSH Slot About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.