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Part 1: Develop your topographic map reading skills by working with simplified diagrams that illustrate key elements of topographic maps. Part 2: Practice your map reading skills by interpreting snippets from topographic maps.
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1. Find the map for a location chosen by your teacher using the following map tool: http:// geobc.gov.bc.ca/base-mapping/imagery/topographic.html. Your teacher will determine which section of the map your group is to work on. 2. Print your section of the map in colour: you will use this as a base layer for your 3D model to be placed on. 3.
A topographical map contains curved lines called contour lines. Each contour line corresponds to the points on the map that have equal elevation (Figure 1). A level curve of a function of two variables [latex]f\,(x,\ y)[/latex] is completely analogous to a counter line on a topographical map.
Look at the extract from a simple topographic map featured on the first page of this worksheet. Use it to answer the questions below. 1. How much higher is the land at point D than at point F? How do you know?..... 2. How do you know that Mt Erin is more than 350 m above sea level?..... 3. (a) If you walked from the railway station to Mt Erin ...
One special kind of map is called a topographic map. It has contour lines to show the shape and elevation of the land. They are sometimes called "level lines" because they show points that are at the same level. Here's how contour lines work: The top of this drawing is a con-tour map showing the hills that are illustrated at the bottom.
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To order a Canadian topographic map, you must know either the location (longitude/ latitude) or the name of your area of interest (e.g. a major city, or a large body of water). You may also order by map sheet number. Paper index maps are available from local map dealers and at map libraries across Canada.
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How are topographic maps able to show three-dimensional objects like hills on a two-dimensional object like a piece of paper? They do it by using contour lines. Contour Lines are curves that connect points of equal elevation. Each contour line on a map has a number that represents the elevation of the line (usually the height above sea level).
