LESSON 8.6 SkillBuilder: Using topographic maps
What are topographic maps? Topographic maps are more than just contour maps showing the height and shape of the land. They also show features of the natural environment, such as forests and lakes, and features of human environments, such as roads and settlements (places where a community of people live).
LESSON 8.7 SkillBuilder: Interpreting topological maps
What are topological maps? Topological maps are very simple maps, with only the most vital information included. These maps generally use pictures to identify places, are not drawn to scale and give no sense of distance. However, everything is correct in its interconnection to other points.
LESSON 8.8 SkillBuilder: Using alphanumeric grid references
What are alphanumeric grid references? Alphanumeric grid references are a combination of letters and numbers that help us locate speciýc positions on a map. They are linked to the lines that form a grid over certain kinds of maps. The letters and numbers are placed alongside the gridlines, just outside the map. The grid, letters and numbers allow you to pinpoint a place or feature by stating its alphanumeric grid reference.
LESSON 8.9 SkillBuilder: Drawing a climate graph
What are climate graphs? Climate graphs, or climographs, are graphs that show climate data for a particular place over a 12-month period. They combine a column graph and a line graph. The line graph shows average monthly temperature, and the column graph shows average monthly precipitation (rainfall).
LESSON 8.10 SkillBuilder: Creating and analysing overlay maps
What are overlay maps? An overlay map usually consists of two or more maps of the same area. A base map is overlaid with a transparent overlay, showing different information. Overlay maps allow users to see the relationships between the information on two or more maps.
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