'Consecutive contour lines' presentation slideshows

MAPS

MAPS. Why do we use maps?. To show DISTANCES To show LAND FORMS (mountains, lakes, rivers, etc ) To show MAN MADE STRUCTURES (cities, roads, mines) the study and making of maps is called CARTOGRAPHY. MAKING MAPS: Map Projections. Maps are tricky: Earth is round but paper is flat.

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Oceanography & Mapping Edition !

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Topographic Maps

Topographic Maps. I. Topographic Maps. A. Topographic maps show the shape and elevation of the land. B. They also show man-made features such as roads, development, trails, etc. II. Contour Lines. A. Topographic maps use Contour Lines to show elevation and land shape .

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Chapter 2

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Topographic Maps

Topographic Maps. TOPOGRAPHIC MAP. A MAP WHICH SHOWS ELEVATION OF THE LAND WITH THE USE OF CONTOUR LINES, SHAPES , AND SYMBOLS. CONTOUR LINES. LINES DRAWN TO CONNECT POINTS OF THE SAME ELEVATION. THREE THINGS CONTOUR LINES SHOW US. ELEVATION.

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Topographic Maps

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