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Models of Earth Lesson 8. A simplified topographic map.

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1 Models of Earth Lesson 8

2 A simplified topographic map

3 Contour lines show the elevation. Here the land is steeper on the left side and a gentler slope on the right.

4 A topographic map of a cone is a series of circles.

5 If the hiker on the same contour line, he will stay at the same elevation, or height. If the hiker crosses contour lines, he will either be climbing up or going down in elevation.

6 B (elevation) A (lines are closer) 1.2. 3.D (widely spacing the lines for a gentle slope)

7 900 feet 1,500 feet1,000 feet 100 feet


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