1. DQ: How do we define features on a contour map? Anchor: Answer question based on this map.

2. How do we analyze a contour map?

3. Contour Lines Rules 1) All points along any given contour line represent the same elevation 2) Contour lines never touch or cross 3) The spacing between contour lines help us determine the slope. 4) When contour lines cross a stream or a river they are V shaped. 19) Index Contour: A darkened contour line used to represent a specific elevation. It help us determine elevation at certain points more quickly. Index contour are evenly spaced for example: every 100 feet or every 200 feet.

4. How can we predict the contour interval?

5. How do we add directions to contour map?

6. How can we read special features on a contour map?

7. Contour Rules Rivers bend up stream.

8. In which direction would contour arrows be drawn?

9. Depressions Depressions represent an area where the land dips inward.

10. Depressions

11. Activity Scenario You are an Engineer and you are charged with planning a ski resort. Your resort should have. 1) Bunny Hill: A gentle slope for beginners 2) Black Diamond: Very steep slope for advanced skiers. 3) A ski lodge where people can see the sun set 4) A river which flows down the mountain 5) A depression any where on your mountain.

12. Exit Slip 45. What is the lowest elevation of the depression on the map?