Topographical Mapping

Topographical Maps can be used to determine types of landscapes.  We will use these maps to find distances, gradients and elevation.

Here are supplemental websites and reading that may enhance your understanding of this topic.

Websites: 

Topographical Maps from Regents Prep http://regentsprep.org/Regents/earthsci/units/mapping/topographic.cfm

Explore topographical maps from around the country.http://www.nationalatlas.gov/100topos/index.html 

Animation on Reading Topographical Maps http://www.nps.gov/webrangers/activities/readingmap/ 

Printables:

Practice drawing Isolines on a map  

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Create a Tennis Ball Globe 

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