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Title:

Topographic Maps I PDF

Url:

https://www1.maine.gov/dacf/mgs/education/lessons/act06.pdf

Publisher:

Maine. Department of Conservation.

Description: In this activity, students will become familiar with topographic maps and their uses, as well as developing an awareness of their local surroundings in terms of geographic and geological features. The activity is designed to use United States Geological Survey (USGS) 7.5-minute series maps, preferably one that shows the local school building. Using the map and a list of questions (provided), they will learn about scale, directions, contour interval, what the map colors stand for; calculating distances; and locating places.

LC Classification:

Geography. Anthropology. Recreation -- Maps
Geography. Anthropology. Recreation -- Mathematical geography. Cartography -- Mathematical geography. Cartography
Science -- Geology -- Geological maps
Technology -- Engineering (General). Civil engineering -- Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) -- Surveying -- Topographic drawing

GEM Subject:

Science -- Earth science
Science -- Instructional issues
Science -- Geology
Social studies -- Geography

Key Concept:

Geology -- Topography
Geography -- Maps

Date Issued:

2005-10-06

Resource Type:

Reference Material
Instructional Material
Instructional Material -- Problem Set
Instructional Material -- Lesson/Lesson Plan
Instructional Material -- Interactive Simulation
Instructional Material -- Instructor Guide/Manual

Format:

Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator

Education Level:

High School
Higher Education
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)
Vocational/Professional Development Education

Language:

English

Rights:

Maine Department of Conservation

Access Rights:

Free access

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