1. Bellwork 1. Write this definition
Topography - the surface features of a place or a region
2. Which of the following would be an example of topography?
a. climate b. landforms
c. population d. cities

2. Topographical Maps

3. Topographical Map
A topographic map is a detailed and accurate map of cultural and natural features.

4. Terms to Know Elevation – Height above sea level
Contour lines – a line drawn on a topographic map that connects all points that have equal elevation

6. Terms to Know Index contour – every fifth line, printed bold
Benchmarks- places where the exact elevation has been surveyed

8. On your paper draw a picture of Mount Fisher Price
Let’s Draw
On your paper draw a picture of Mount Fisher Price

9. Mt. Fisher Price
Why is the line around the orange circle bolder than the others?
Answer –
It is an Index
Contour Line

10. Where is the top of this mountain?

11. How many peaks does this mountain have?
Answer 3

12. Lavergne, Tennessee

13. Denver Colorado

14. Denali, Alaska

15. Grand Canyon, Arizona

16. Grand Canyon

17. Battleship