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Topography Notes and Explain

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13 questions
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Which of these forces will probably change the surface of the land the fastest when it occurs?

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Discuss with your neighbor, or think to yourself, how are these three maps different. Map C is a topographic map

sentence stem; These three maps are differenet because_____

Look at Map C and see how the lines create designs. 
Elevation in spanish is elevación
Dimension in spanish is dimensión

3 dimensions make it possible to imagine the shape of the earth's surface on a map.
Point a . These lines are close together meaning it is steeper slope

Point B. These lines are farther apart so it is a more gentle or gradual slope.

An elevation can be at sea level, below sea level or above sea level.
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Which portion of the mountain is steeper?

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How do you know?
A. Becasue the lines are closer to each other
B. Becasue the lines are separated from each other

Check your anwer
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What is the contour interval on this map?

Count by 100 for each line.
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What is the lowest elevation shown on the map of Mt. St. Helens?

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What is the highest elevation line on the peak?

Discuss why? or Imagine climbing, what side would you want to climb up? A steep slope or a gradual, gentle slope? Why?
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what side would you want to walk up easily?

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Was this a slow change or a fast change in the shape of the mountain?

Where do you think the "chunk of earth went? Discuss with your neighbor
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What other differences do you notice? Can you put the difference in your own words?
Sentence stem; The difference between the 2 mountains are _____

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How are topographic maps helpful for comparing the two?
topograpgic maps are helpful at ____________

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what letter represents a mountain peek?

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what direction is Cinder river flowing?