topographic Maps

What do Topographic maps show?

• the elevation of the earths surface using contour lines.

• all the roads and highways leading in and out of cities and towns

What do contour lines that are close together represent?

• flat land

• gentle gradual slopes

• steep slopes

What do the further apart contour lines represent?

• rivers

• gradual slopes

• roads

• steep slopes

How thick should you cut your mountain slices?

• different thickness every time

• even every time

What are the lines representing?

• elevation

• roads

What does this line represent?

• 250 ft.

• 300 ft.

Compare the clay model of a mountain to the drawing he created.  How are they alike?  How are they different?