1. Contour Maps and Elevation Profiles (pages 10 & 13)
Contour Map - A map that shows elevations above sea level and surface features of the land by means of contour lines
See Sri Lanka map on page 10
Elevation Profile – an exaggerated view of land as if it were sliced and viewed from the side
See Africa on page 13

5. Valleys and Higher Elevation
A series of V-shapes indicates a valley and the V’s point to higher elevation.
biosystems.okstate.edu/Home/fharry/4112/600.../ContourLines.ppt

6. U Shapes and Ridge
A series of U shapes indicates a ridge. The U shapes will point to lower elevation.
biosystems.okstate.edu/Home/fharry/4112/600.../ContourLines.ppt

7. Hills and Depressions
A series of closed contours with increasing elevation indicates a hill.
Hills may be identified with a “+” with the elevations
biosystems.okstate.edu/Home/fharry/4112/600.../ContourLines.ppt

8. Hills and Depressions--cont
A series of closed contours with decreasing elevation indicates a depression.
Depressions may be identified with a “-”.
biosystems.okstate.edu/Home/fharry/4112/600.../ContourLines.ppt

10. Contour and Relief Maps
map views
Link to Topography site – contours and aerial map

11. Australia: Note the steep and flat areas of the continent