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Topographic maps Differ from other maps because they show elevations in addition to direction, location and other features.

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1 Topographic maps Differ from other maps because they show elevations in addition to direction, location and other features.

2 Topographic Map Features
Contour Lines = lines on a topographic map that indicate the elevation of the land. Same elevation along the entire line. 40 ft Contour Interval = difference in elevation from one contour line to another. 50 ft Contour Interval = 10 ft. 50 ft 40 ft 50 ft 40 ft

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6 Label these points as a Hill, Valley, and Stream.
1 Hill 2 Valley 3 Stream

7 Determine the elevations of these points
5 80 m 150 m 4 6

8 Video Time! Quiz on Maps Tomorrow!
Contour Maps 30:00 Quiz on Maps Tomorrow!


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