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Building a Topographic Model
features. BUILDING A TOPOGRAPHIC MODEL INTRODUCTION Topographic maps show the shapes and features of the Earth's surface. A contour line connects places on the map which have the same elevation. To demonstrate the different elevations shown on a two dimensional...
Mapping Ancient Coastlines
National Science Content Standards 9-12: Origin and Evolution of the Earth System National Science Content Standards 9-12: Geochemical Cycles National Geography Standard 1: How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report informatio...
Discovering how Landforms are Created on Earth
are two parts in this activity. First, the students compare a landscape created by snow and ice with one formed by running water. This part of the activity uses portions of topographic maps. Topographic maps record precise information about elevations on the Earth&rsquo...
Finding Your Way with a Map and Compass
Survey (USGS) topographic maps. Woodlands, for instance, are shown in a green tint; waterways, in blue. Buildings may be shown on the map as black squares or outlines. Recent changes in an area may be shown by a purple overprint. a road may be printed in red or black solid or da...
USGS: Earthquake Hazards - The Earth's Crust
The contour interval is 10 km; we also include the 45 km contour for greater detail on the continents. Introduction Global Crustal Database Global Crustal Model Regional Crustal Models Download Maps Share this page: Facebook Twitter Google Email Earthquakes Real-time...
 Smithsonian: Reflections on Earth: Biodiversity and Remote Sensing Teacher Guide
levels. Land cover maps allow scientists to visually analyze the location and extent of different land cover types (see Figure 3). By using such maps to estimate the area and For each group: � copies of blackline masters: Land Cover Grid (transparency) Ground Truth Field...
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levels. Land cover maps allow scientists to visually analyze the location and extent of different land cover types (see Figure 3). By using such maps to estimate the area and For each group: � copies of blackline masters: Land Cover Grid (transparency) Ground Truth Field Data Habitat Information � satellite image � topographic map � blank transparency (or tracing paper) � markers (or colored pencils) Optional: � transparency of Reflected Energy graph MATERIALS Land Cover Mapping TIME REQUIRED: TWO
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levels. Land cover <span class="highlight">maps</span> allow scientists to visually analyze the location and extent of different land cover types (see Figure 3). By using such <span class="highlight">maps</span> to estimate the area and <span class="highlight">For</span> each group: � copies of blackline masters: Land Cover Grid (transparency) Ground Truth Field Data Habitat Information � satellite image � <span class="highlight">topographic</span> map � blank transparency (or <span class="highlight">tracing</span> paper) � markers (or colored pencils) Optional: � transparency of Reflected Energy graph MATERIALS Land Cover Mapping TIME REQUIRED: TWO
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transparency over the satellite image and outlining the boundaries of areas that appear different. (<span class="highlight">Tracing</span> paper can be substituted <span class="highlight">for</span> transparencies.) Students should classify the different land cover types. Areas with the same appearance and characteristics should be classified as the same land cover type and coded with same color or symbol. See Figure 5. Land cover can include urban areas, forests, agricultural lands, and water. Using the <span class="highlight">topographic</span> map as a reference, add other features that relate to the land
Explore Your State with Maps
topographical map of your state. Explain to the class that topographic maps reveal the presence of physical features on Earth's surface. For example, "bumpy" areas on the map indicate hills or mountains; and, the "bumpier" the map appears, the greater the...
Environmental Literacy: Watershed Lab
throwing everything out. A real simple activity with lots of critical thinking questions. I also have a project added to the end that did not work well. I wanted the students to draw the watershed that they made. Problem was that most have not taken Earth Science and therefore don't know how to draw...
Maps as Tools
Earth Science - Types of Maps Lesson 1 - What is a landform? Lesson 2 - Interpreting landforms- Lab Lesson 3 - Creating Landforms - Lab Lesson 4 - Angel Island - A Story Lesson 5 - Topographic Model - Lab Dictionary Review Test Teacher Corner [Back to Earth Science Grid]...
Harvard University: Maps and Mapping
map might not? What kind of information would a nautical chart have? Can anyone think of a problem with making a map of the entire Earth? Hint: is the Earth flat like the map? Activity 4-3: Topographic Maps This activity assumes you are in the United States, but similar surveys...
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