Topographic map Flashcards

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type of map characterized by large-scale detail and quantitative representation of relief usually using contour lines in modern mapping, but historically using a variety of methods

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topographic map

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topographic maps are also called

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contour maps or topo maps

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Conventionally show topography, or land contours, by means of contour lines

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topographic map

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curves that connect contiguous points of the same altitude

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contour lines

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  • contiguous points of same altitude
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isohypse

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used to show that a certain distance on the map represents the actual distance on the earth’s surface

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scale

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Represented using words (for example one inch = 400 miles) or using a graphic (a line graph)

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scale

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tells us what the map is all about, generally the biggest, darkest, and most noticeable text on your map

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title

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usually in one of the corners of the map and is often enclosed by a box

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legend

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explains the meaning of different sizes, shapes, and colors used in the map

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legend

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– used for defining and understanding the symbols found on the map

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legend

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things that stand for or represent real things on the earth’s surface

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symbols

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it can vary according to 2 categories: color and shape

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symbols

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shows which way is up on the map, nearly all maps are printed so that north is towards the top of the page

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compass

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sharp-pointed vees usually are in stream valleys, with the drainage channel passing through the point of the vee, with the vee pointing upstream

what rule

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Rule of Vs

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Consequence of erosion

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stream valleys

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17
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closed loops are normally uphill on the inside and downhill on the outside, and the innermost loop is the highest area

what rule

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rule of Os

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If the roof instead represents a depression, some maps note this by short lines radiating from the inside of the loop called

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hachures

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19
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close contours indicate a steep slope; distant contours a shallow slope

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spacing of contours

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20
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Two or more contour lines merging indicates a _________

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cliff

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determine differences in elevation between two points, this must be known, and is given at the bottom of the map

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contour interval

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also present, and represent half the noted contour interval

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dashed contour lines

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23
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gradient formula

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change in field value/distance

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diagrammatic representations of the surface of the earth

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indicates which way is north, south, east, or west
compass rose
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estimate distances
scale
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to understand symbols
key or legend
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chart that shows the geographic distribution of the monthly or annual average values of climatic variables
climate map
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show what natural resources are in a place and how people in that place earn money.
economic or resource map
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is a type of map that represents political divisions, or human-created boundaries, of the world, continents and major geographic regions
political map
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usually includes labels for features such as mountain ranges and bodies of water.
physical map
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refers to the detailed description or representation of the natural and artificial features of an area
topography
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shows the elevation field, meaning how high and low the ground is in relation to the sea level
topographic map
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lines that connect points that are of the same elevation
contour lines
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Show exact elevation, shape of the land, and the steepness of the land’s slope Never touch or cross
contour lines
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compares distances on the map with distances of Earth
map scale
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explains the symbols used on the map
legend
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contour lines that are labeled to help you find the contour interval, these are dark-colored line that represent every fifth contour line to make it easier to read
index contours
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difference in elevation between two contour lines that are side by side
contour interval
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Not the distance between the two lines – to get the distance you need to use the map scale
contour interval
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point where the exact elevation is known and is marked with a brass or aluminum plate
benchmark
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Marked BM on the map with the elevation numbers given in feet Useful to help determine contour lines
benchmark
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– do not cross one another, as you can’t have two different elevations at the same point ➢
contour lines
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difference in elevation between the highest and lowest points in a region
relief
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states that closed loops are usually uphill o nthe inside and downhill on the outside, and the innermost loop is the highest area
rule of O
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if the loop instead represent a depression, some mps note this by short lines radiating fro mthe inside of the loop
hachures
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such as the inside of a dead volcano, is represented by hachure lines
depression
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regular contour lines with small segments sticking out from them
hachure lines
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contour lines that form Vs that point upstream when they cross a stream
rule of Vs
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represented by concentric series of closed contours
hill
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indicated by hachure marks on the downhill side
depression
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contour lines “V” upstream when crossing a stream while the point of the “V” points uphill
rule of Vs
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water features, such as streams or lakes
blue
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contour lines and residentia
brown
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roads, building, railroads, other man-made objects
black/grey
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forested areas *
dark green
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vegetation, woodland
Light green –
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highways
red
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sparse or no vegetation
white