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Aim: What is Gradient? 99m 10m
Do Now: Tell me the contour interval of this map. What is the highest possible point of this hill? 10m 99m 90m m Contour Interval = ___
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How can someone see gradient on a contour map?
I. Gradient (slope) Describes how much vertical change occurs over a horizontal distance (the steepness). How can someone see gradient on a contour map? Closely spaced lines = steep gradient Farther spaced line = gentle (gradual) gradient
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The formula is on the cover of your ESRT
Calculating Gradient: - The vertical distance (contour lines) divided by - The horizontal distance (map scale). Change in field value Distance Gradient = __________________ The formula is on the cover of your ESRT
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Vertical distance measuring contour lines
Horizontal distance using the map scale
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Gradient examples - A hiker climbs 250 meters up a mountain from it’s base to the peak (vertical). The peak, is 3 km from the base (horizontal). What is the gradient of the mountain side? Copy example into your notes
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Gradient examples - 250 meters 3 kilometers Gradient =
Change in field value = 250 meters Distance = 3 kilometers 250 meters 3 kilometers Gradient = Gradient = 83.3 m/km
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