Topography! Year 8 HSIE

Topography is

• The study of the forms and features of land surfaces.

• The land forms and features themselves, or a description or depiction in maps. 

• Concerned with local detail in general, including natural, artificial, and cultural features such as roads, land boundaries, and buildings

• ALL OF THE ABOVE

Lines on a topographic map joining points of equal height above or below sea level are called:

The difference in elevation represented by each contour line on a topographic map

Give a specific example of a use for a topographic with contour lines.

Using contour lines, draw a mountain with gentle slopes on all sides.

Using contour lines, draw a mountain with steep slopes on all sides.

Using contour lines, draw a mountain with gentle slopes on two sides and steep slopes on two sides.

Name three natural features you might find on a topographic map:

Name three human made features you might find a topographic map: