Topographic Maps
The lines on topographic maps that show us elevation are called what?
Contour lines
What does a North Arrow/Compass rose tell us?
Direction on the map.
How many Provinces does Canada have? How many territories?
10 provinces. 3 territories.
When directions on a compass are given in numbers they are called what?
Bearings
What does the contour interval tell us?
The change in elevation between each contour line
What does a legend do for us?
Tells us what the colours/symbols on the map mean.
What is the capital city of PEI?
Charlottetown
Name four of the five oceans.
Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic, Antarctic (southern)
What do contour lines do at a stream?
They 'V' to show stream direction
What does scale tell us?
What is the capital of Canada, AND what province is it in?
Ottawa, Ontario
In which directions do lines of latitude run?
What about lines of longitude?
latitude - horizontally, east/west, side to side
longtitude - vertical, up and down, north/south
What does gradient tell us?
The steepness of a slope
The following is an example of what type of scale?
1:50,000
Representative fraction
What underwater feature off the East coast of canada is known for excellent fishing?
The Grand Banks
What does latitude measure?
Distance north or south or the Equator
What is the difference between relief and total relief?
Convert the following representative fraction scale to a direct statement scale (units are metric).
1:100,000
1cm = 1km
What province in Canada is known for the Athabasca Oil Sands?
Alberta
What is the large rocky region that covers much of northern Quebec and Ontario and is known for its many lakes and thin soil?
The Canadian Shield.