Topographic maps
What is a topographic map?
A map that shows elevation points, contour lines that show the shape of the Earth's surface, index lines, and how far the points elevate.
What are contour lines?
Lines that never touch or cross on a topographic map.
Latitude measure how far N or S from
Equator
What does a topographic map show?
A topographic map shows the elevation of the points and contour lines to show the shape of the Earth's surface on a topographic map
What are index lines?
Thicker contour lines
Longitude measures how far E or W from
Prime meridian
What does a topographic map represent?
Topographic maps represent the locations of geographical features, such as hills and valleys. Topographic maps use contour lines to show different elevations on a map.
The closer the contour lines are, the _______ the slope is.
Steeper
When latitude and longitude cross- they create
Coordinate system, GPS
What are four main uses of topographic maps?
Topographic maps have many multiple uses in the present day: any type of geographic planning or large-scale architecture; earth sciences and many other geographic disciplines; mining and other earth-based endeavours; civil engineering and recreational uses such as hiking and orienteering.
The _______ the contour lines are from each other, the less steep the slope is.
Farther
Why is living at 0degrees latitude different than living at 100degrees
At the equator it is warm all year round, equal sunlight
What are different types of topographic maps?
Terrain maps, elevation maps, altitude maps, contour maps
What do topographic maps use to show elevations?
Contour lines
Time zones