Assignment: Topographic Maps
1) Explain how elevation is described on a topographic map with contour lines
2) Estimate the elevation of any point on a topographic map
3) Identify areas that are steeply sloped or gently sloped on a topographic map
4) Identify the shape of land forms on a topographic map, including whether slopes are concave-up or concave-down
5) Use the Rule of Vs on a topographic map to determine the direction a river is flowing
6) Determine the gradient of a stream or other linear feature on a topographic map
7) Use the map scale to infer distances on a topographic map
8) Identify the latitude and longitude of the corners on a topographic map
9) Describe what is meant by a "7.5 minute" topographic map
10) Describe the relationship between map scale and map detail
11) Describe how to find adjoining maps from a topographic map
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.