1. Contour Lines
Topographic Mapping

2. Agenda: Wed Opening Activity Balloons? Contour lines
Island assignment- due either Fri or Mon…TBD!!!!!!!!!!
Hand back quizzes/HW

3. What are the lines on this map measuring? What do they represent?

4. Contour Lines
Contour Lines are a type of line that represent areas of equal elevation on a map. The contour interval is the distance between each contour line (e.g. 20 metres). The index contour is a thicker contour line with the elevation written in it. A benchmark is a point where exact elevation is known.

5. Contour Lines

6. Contour Lines Same Elevation
On topographic maps, contours point upstream.

7. Vertical Profile

8. Contour Quiz: Match the contour with the appropriate vertical profile.

9. Island Assignment Title Page Name of your island Your name
Class: CGC1D
Due Date: Monday, March 4th, 2013
Teacher’s Name: Miss Hamilton

10. Island Assignment Legal size paper Framed with a ruler
Legend, title, north arrow, scale
MAP MUST BE TO SCALE
Appropriate colouring and shading (blue for water, green for vegetation, brown for contour lines, black for buildings)

11. Must have at least: 4 contour lines, 1 lake or river, 1 hill or mountain, 2 separate villages (THAT ARE ATTACHED by railway or road), 1 recreational facility, 10 buildings
Don’t forget about transportation- roads, railway lines, an airport, a docking port for boats

12. Written Paragraph (T/I)
Explain population, types of jobs, climate, or anything else about your island! Show me that your island is a well-thought out design.