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a ridge a valley g oing uphill closer contours steeper slope contours farther apart shallower slope Imagine that the red line represents a geologic contact of some sort Given that it doesnt parallel contours we know it isnt horizontal and given that it doesnt cut straight across contours we know it isnt vertical Can we tell something about its orientation . and . Compasses. Navigation Tools. Maps. Road maps. GPS (Global positioning system). Altimeter (altitude). Sextant (astronomy) . Watch. Topographic Maps. Compass. Topographic Maps. What's the difference between a topographic map and a regular map?. . On the blank paper at your desk complete a brainstorm with your group (each person must use a different color). Topographic Maps 11/18. Contour maps show the changes in elevation on the Earth’s surface.. Goals. Define and describe topographic maps.. Define and describe an elevation profile.. Use a topographic map to create an elevation profile.. Describe how NASA probes create topographic maps that are used to create elevation profiles.. exit ticket. Topographic Map Exit Ticket. 1) What . is the contour interval of this contour map? . _____________. 2) Estimate the elevation at point C. . _____________. 10 m. 21 m OR 22 m. Topographic Map Exit Ticket. Maps. Topographic Map. :. A . contour map. -. Complicated Topographic Map. Simple Topographic Map. I am standing where the land meets the water, what is this called?. *All elevations are relative to sea level. Topographic notes. Topographic Map-includes contour lines drawn to represent changes in elevation.. Topographic maps take 3 dimensional ups and downs of the terrain and show them on 2 dimensional surface.. Aim: To be able to interpret a topographic Map.. What is a Topographic Map?. A topographic map. shows surface features,. or topography, of the . Earth. . Topography can be natural or human-made. interpret topographic maps and satellite views to identify land and erosional features and predict how these features may be reshaped by weathering. A 2D view of a 3D surface. How. do topographic maps give you a picture of what the landscape looks like?. MAP READING Terminal Learning Objective: During this block of instruction you will receive training on identifying the major terrain features, minor terrain features, and colors found on a Military map. Demonstrate the ability to find a point on the map using a protractor and determine the elevation using contour lines on a Military map. 25193028192030321and then create a topographic map of it14302922230282612922152812914127bMapmakers have devised an ingenious way to show three150dimensional topographysurface with the use of a topogra TOPIC-MAPS. GEOGRAPHY. CLASS-VI. WHAT ARE MAPS?. A map can be defined as a two dimensional representation of the whole or part of the earth drawn to scale on a flat surface.. A collection of maps is called an atlas. Let’s make a topographic profile from A to C, passing through the top of the bank at B. It will help us see how steep the East Flower Garden Bank is along that line. To make a topographic profile you will need:. 1. Attendance / seating chart. Say hi to MR. . BEAN : ). Notes on Density . Worksheet. Begin Lab if time??. Lat. /Long. Time Zones. Contour maps. Today . 10/9/14 . period . 7. Attendance/Seating Chart. After . Unit . 4 you should be able to:. Accurately write coordinates. Use a map containing latitude and longitude. Determine latitude using the altitude of Polaris. Determine differences in time zones.