Topographic maps - Introduction - Grade 9

Topographic maps - Introduction - Grade 9

Done by:

​Mr. Milos Vidosavljevic

​Geography Teacher

​SAIS - UAQ - UAE

​September 2021

​Objectives:

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​,,I can''

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​- Define Topographic maps

​- Identify the characteristics of a Topographic map

​- Identify the importance of Topographic maps

​Definition

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​-Topographic map is a two-dimensional representation of a three-dimensional land surface.

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​Term Topography is derived from Greek word ,,Topos'' meaning a place and ,,Graphein'' meaning to write. Thus, Topography is a written or drawn description of a place.

​Topographic maps are showing physical and human features but the difference between a theme map and a topographic map is that Topographic maps are showing elevation in detail.

Topographic map

​Theme map - climate

​Characteristics of a Topographic map are:

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​1. They show elevation using lines which join points of equal elevation above sea level.

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​2. They are showing men made features such as roads, railroads, buildings and some theme features such as vegetation and boundaries of National parks.

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​3. They are produces mostly by government agencies.

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​Types of Information you can find on a Topographic map

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​1. Culture: roads, buildings, boundaries...

​2. Water: lakes, rivers, streams...

​3. Relief: mountains, valleys, slopes

​4. Toponomy: places names, water features names...

​5. Vegetation: wooded or cleared areas...

Open Ended

What type of information we can find on a Topographic map? 

Multiple Choice

Maps that show 2 dimensional representations of 3 dimensional landforms

• Vegetation Map

• Road Map

• Climate Map

• Topographic Map

Multiple Choice

The height above sea level

• Elevation

• Miles

• Feet

• Inches

Multiple Choice

...... describes the shape of the land.

• Mountain

• Surface

• Topography

Open Ended

What is the meaning of Topography? 

Open Ended

What is the root of word Topography?

Open Ended

Why Topographic maps are special types of maps? What makes Topographic maps different? 

Open Ended

EXIT TICKET:

1. What did you learn about today?

2. Identify the importance of the Topographic maps.