The total rise or fall between any two points chosen on the alignment divided by the horizontal distance between the two points, is called
A)average gradient
B)exceptional gradient
C)ruling gradient
D)floating gradient

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The average gradient is defined as the total rise or fall between any two points chosen on the alignment divided by the horizontal distance between the two points. This gives a measure of how steep or gentle the slope is on average between those two points.

The Total Rise or Fall Between Any Two Points Chosen