Contour Lines Topographic Mapping

Agenda: Wed Opening Activity Balloons? Contour lines Island assignment- due either Fri or Mon…TBD!!!!!!!!!! Hand back quizzes/HW

What are the lines on this map measuring? What do they represent?

Contour Lines Contour Lines are a type of line that represent areas of equal elevation on a map. The contour interval is the distance between each contour line (e.g. 20 metres). The index contour is a thicker contour line with the elevation written in it. A benchmark is a point where exact elevation is known.

Contour Lines

Contour Lines Same Elevation On topographic maps, contours point upstream.

Vertical Profile

Contour Quiz: Match the contour with the appropriate vertical profile.

Island Assignment Title Page Name of your island Your name Class: CGC1D Due Date: Monday, March 4th, 2013 Teacher’s Name: Miss Hamilton

Island Assignment Legal size paper Framed with a ruler Legend, title, north arrow, scale MAP MUST BE TO SCALE Appropriate colouring and shading (blue for water, green for vegetation, brown for contour lines, black for buildings)

Must have at least: 4 contour lines, 1 lake or river, 1 hill or mountain, 2 separate villages (THAT ARE ATTACHED by railway or road), 1 recreational facility, 10 buildings Don’t forget about transportation- roads, railway lines, an airport, a docking port for boats

Written Paragraph (T/I) Explain population, types of jobs, climate, or anything else about your island! Show me that your island is a well-thought out design.