What is Geography Topographic Maps Mr Scully Year

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What is Geography? Topographic Maps Mr Scully Year 7 Geography

What is Geography? Topographic Maps Mr Scully Year 7 Geography

Outcomes for this Lesson Recall the definition of a Map. Outline what a Topographic

Outcomes for this Lesson Recall the definition of a Map. Outline what a Topographic Map is. Describe how to find location on a Topographic Map. Complete your worksheet.

What is a Map? “A graphic representation, usually on a plane surface and at

What is a Map? “A graphic representation, usually on a plane surface and at an established scale, of natural or artificial features on the surface of a part or the whole of the Earth…”

Topographic Maps A topographic map is a type of map characterized by largescale detail

Topographic Maps A topographic map is a type of map characterized by largescale detail and quantitative representation of relief, usually using contour lines in modern mapping, but historically using a variety of methods. Traditional definitions require a topographic map to show both natural and man-made features. A topographic map is typically published as a map series, made up of two or more map sheets that combine to form the whole map. A contour line is a combination of two line segments that connect but do not intersect; these represent elevation on a topographic map.

Features of a Topographic Map A topographic map has several important features that will

Features of a Topographic Map A topographic map has several important features that will help you when locating something on it, otherwise known as BOLTS.

Title – Border – the title of the map should tell us something about

Title – Border – the title of the map should tell us something about the map. the edges of the map should be clearly shown. A common way to show the border is with a box around the edges of the map. Scale – Orientation – Direction must be shown on maps. This is done by placing a compass rose or a north arrow on the map It would be impossible to draw parts of the Earth to their actual size. Maps are therefore drawn to a smaller scale Legend – A legend may also be called a key. It is a list of all the symbols shown on the map.

Reading Topographic Maps You can use the Grids around the border to find location.

Reading Topographic Maps You can use the Grids around the border to find location. EG – 23 / 89

Reading Topographic Maps Go ACROSS the park…. . Before you CLIMB the tree. And

Reading Topographic Maps Go ACROSS the park…. . Before you CLIMB the tree. And that is your 4 Figure Grid Reference. EG – 23 / 89

Your Turn! Find on your maps what is at the following grid reference. 42

Your Turn! Find on your maps what is at the following grid reference. 42 / 83 40 / 80 42 / 79

Topographic Maps TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS What are topographic mapsTopographic Maps TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS What are topographic maps
Topographic Maps I Topographic Maps A Topographic mapsTopographic Maps I Topographic Maps A Topographic maps
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Topographic Maps Topo Maps Topographic maps show elevationTopographic Maps Topo Maps Topographic maps show elevation
Topographic Maps Topographic Maps maps used to showTopographic Maps Topographic Maps maps used to show
Topographic Maps What is a Topographic Map TopographicTopographic Maps What is a Topographic Map Topographic
TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS Topographic maps show changes in elevationTOPOGRAPHIC MAPS Topographic maps show changes in elevation
Introduction to Topographic Maps Topographic Maps Two dimensionalIntroduction to Topographic Maps Topographic Maps Two dimensional