Understanding Topographic Profiles: Mapping Elevation Changes from Point A to B
This guide explores how to create and interpret topographic profiles, highlighting changes in land elevation as you navigate from location A to location B. It details step-by-step instructions on constructing profile views at various elevations, such as 15m, 10m, 5m, and 0m. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of understanding how to read profiles where two points share the same elevation and the lines curve between them. This knowledge is essential for topographic mapping and geographical analysis.
Understanding Topographic Profiles: Mapping Elevation Changes from Point A to B
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Presentation Transcript
As you walk from location A to location B does the topography change? 15 m B A 10 m 5 m 0 m
Profile View 15 meters Location A Location B 10 meters 5 meters 0 meters
-B A- 300m 200m 100m 0m How to make a profile 1) __
-B A- 300m 200m 100m 0m 2) __
-B A- 300m 200m 100m 0m 3) __
-B A- 300m 200m 100m 0m 4) __ 300 300 200 200 0 0 100 100
5) __ A B 400 m 300 m 200 m 100 m O M 300 300 200 200 0 0 100 100
6) __ A B 400 m 300 m 200 m 100 m O M 300 300 200 200 0 0 100 100
7) __ A B 400 m 300 m 200 m 100 m O M 300 300 200 200 0 0 100 100
Remember: when two points have the same elevation the line connecting them will curve up or down… • NOT STRAIGHT ACROSS
FQ: Which profile below represents the area GH? http://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/ODA4NTcwNTQ1/web 1) 2) 4) 3)
