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by jessicastevens
12-17-18
Want to go on a hike?
Sure!
How will we know the best route to take?
Topograpic maps can help us with that!
What is a topographic map?
A map that is characterized by large-scale detail and quantitative representation of relief, usually using contour lines.

 

by jessicastevens
12-17-18
How would a flat map be any help to knowing elevations and the best routes?
Every point on the marked line of 100 m elevation is 100 m above sea level.
How would it help us picking the best route to take? It is just a flat map.
Closely spaced contour lines represent steep slopes, contour lines that are spaced far apart represent gentle slopes.
Wow! These topographic maps are like fortune tellers! They can tell us where to go without us even being there yet!
I don't think topographic maps are as great as fortune tellers.

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