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Mapping
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Mapping Basics Map: a model on a flat surface – Early Explorers made maps by hand=cartographer – Today, pictures from satellites
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Items Found on a Map Numbers for location= Latitude Longitude Scale Compass Rose Key/Legend
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Types of Maps 1.Road Maps 2.Political Maps- shows city, state, country boundaries 3.Topographic Maps-used by Geologists/Outdoorsman
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Topographic Maps Topography Map: Provides info. On elevation, relief, and slope of the surface – Puts a 3D landform such as Mtn. onto 2D flat surface=map
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Terms Used on Topographic Maps Contour Line: Connects points of equal elevation ex. Hill/Mtn. 4000 ft 3000 ft 2000 ft
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Dashed Contour Line ex. Valley/Depression 3000 ft. 2000 ft.
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Ex. Connect the dots of the same elevation 3000 ft 2500 ft 3000 ft 2500 ft 2100 ft LV
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Ex. Connect the dots of the same elevation 3000 ft 2500 ft 3000 ft 2500 ft 2100 ft LV
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Contour Interval Contour Interval: numerical difference between contour lines 80 ft 60 ft 40 ft 20 ft C.I= C.I.
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Contour Interval Rules 1.The closer the lines=steeper it is 2.The further apart the lines=flatter area 3.The contour interval must stay the same on each map
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