2564. If in a closed traverse, the sum of the north latitudes is more than the sum of the south latitudes and also the sum of west departures is more than the sum of the east departures, the bearing of the closing line is in the________________?

A. NE quadrant
B. SE quadrant
C. NW quadrant
D. SW quadrant
βœ… The correct answer is option B.

2565. Select the correct statement_______________?

A. A contour is not necessarily a closed curve
B. A contour represents a ridge line if the concave side of lower value con¬tour lies towards the higher value contour
C. Two contours of different elevations do not cross each other except in case of an overhanging cliff
D. All of the above statements are correct
βœ… The correct answer is option C.