Name: Nicole B.

Enriquez Professor: Ms Estorico

Date: 02-10-2022

LABORATORY ACTIVITY 1:
TOPOGRAPHIC MAP

A. Activity for topographic map.

A
E

B
F

1. Match the letters of the identified parts of the above topo map
with the description below. Write only the letters
C a. upstream
B b. peak of the hill
D c. contour lines
F d. very steep slope
A e. shallow slope
E f. a depression
2. Using the topographic map above, indicate the
representation of the following colors in the
topographic map?

a. Brown : Road
b. Blue : Body of Water
c. Dark Green: Vegetation
d. Light Green: Low vegetation
B. Draw the topographic map

3. Color the elevations on the topographic map as follows. Red: 50m and
higher, Orange: 40 -50m, Yell ow: 30-40m, Light green: 20-30m, Dark
green: 10-20m, Purple: 0-10m.
4. Finish the mountain diagram below the topographic map, completing Oak
Hill and drawing Ash Hill with proper elevations.
5. Approximately how tall is Ash Hill? 50 meters

6. Approximately how tall is Oak Hill? 40 meters

7. Which mountain is taller? Ash Hill

8. How many meters of elevation are there between contour lines on the
topographic map? 10 meters

9. Are the contour lines closer together on Ash Hill or Oak Hill? Ash Hill

10. Which mountain has steeper slopes? Ash Hill

C. Application

1. Draw a topographic map of a steep slope that slowly enters a

valley. Draw a topographic map of a steep cliff that is almost
perpendicular to a valley.

2. On a
topographic map, six contour lines span a horizontal distance of 0.5
inches. The horizontal scale is 1-inch equals 2000 ft. How far apart are
the first and sixth lines?
D. Conclusion

Topographic maps are used to detect surface features in a given region, to

navigate their way through a given area, and to estimate the direction of water
flow in a given area, among other things. Also, the inclusion of elevation contour
lines to represent the form of the Earth's surface is a distinguishing feature of a
topographic map. Imaginary lines linking places on the surface of the land with
the same elevation above or below a reference surface, which is generally the
mean sea level, are known as elevation contours.
As a result, I believe that topographic maps are important because they
allow the viewer to see a three-dimensional landscape on a two-dimensional map.
Any person who knows how to read a topo map may determine the height and
position of valleys, peaks, ridges, and other terrain features by looking at the
map. Also, its two-dimensional representation of Earth's natural and man-made
features that is extremely precise and detailed. These are applied in a variety of
settings, from camping and hunting to urban planning and resource
management.

E. References

• Fundamentals of physical geography (2nd ed.) [internet]. [accessed

2020 Jul 20]. Available from
http://www.physicalgeography.net/fundamentals/contents.html
• https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/sites/www.nrcan.gc.ca/files/earthsciences/pdf/t
opo101/pdf/ma pping_basics_e.pdf
• http://www.namria.gov.ph/7170-IVCalatagan.html
• National Mapping and Resource Information Authority. [accessed
2020 Aug 9]. http://www.namria.gov.ph/products.aspx
 https://www.dictionary.com/browse/topographic-map
 https://ncert.nic.in/ncerts/l/kegy305.pdf
 https://www.sfei.org/it/gis/map-interpretation/topographic-map-
interpretation