Map WorkMap WorkThe BasicsThe Basics
ScaleScale1:50000, 1:25000, 1 cm = 500m, etc. etc. 1:50000, 1:25000, 1 cm = 500m, etc. etc.
What does it all mean?What does it all mean?
ScaleScaleMeasure and calculate distance and area.Measure and calculate distance and area.
LocationLocationLocate points by grid reference ( 4 and 6 Locate points by grid reference ( 4 and 6
figure).figure).
LocationLocation
and latitude and longitude.and latitude and longitude.
LocationLocationOrientation by direction and bearing.Orientation by direction and bearing.
ReliefReliefShow height and slope - spot heights, Show height and slope - spot heights,
triangulation points, contours, layer and hill triangulation points, contours, layer and hill shading, cliff symbols.shading, cliff symbols.
http://www.cchs.co.uk/subjects/geography/ks3/resources/exercises/map-symbols/map-symbols.htm
ReliefReliefWorking out gradient – steep or gentle.Working out gradient – steep or gentle.
http://geology.isu.edu/geostac/Field_Exercise/topomaps/slope_calc.htm
http://www.geographyhigh.connectfree.co.uk/s3osintervisibilityd.html
http://147.238.144.82/umw/animations/ORD_005a6e.htm
ReliefReliefConstructing sketch and cross profiles.Constructing sketch and cross profiles.
http://geology.isu.edu/geostac/Field_Exercise/topomaps/topo_profiles.htm
The Key or LegendThe Key or LegendRecognize and interpret map symbols Recognize and interpret map symbols
commonly used on maps from different commonly used on maps from different countries.countries.
ImagingImagingGain familiarity with satellite images, Gain familiarity with satellite images,
ImagingImagingaerial and oblique photographs.aerial and oblique photographs.