What are topographicmaps?

What is elevation?

What is a contourline?

What is a contourinterval?

What are indexcontours?

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Unit 2: Measuring Earth Lesson 2: Topographic MapsLearning target: I can……determine the highest elevation on a topographic map…determine the direction of stream flow on a map…

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Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:Where is the area ofhighest elevation?

Where is the steepestslope?

What is relief?

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What can maps tell usabout landscapes?

Questions/Main Ideas: Notes:

What are depressioncontours?

What does this pictureshow?

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Summary, Reflection, Analysis

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