Unit 1- Mapping Earth

Class Notes & Presentations

Unit 1 - Mapping Earth Unit Topics

Unit Topics

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Mapping Earth Review Videos

Earth's Shape


Latitude & Longitude: on a world map


ESRT: Latitude & Longitude of New York State

ESRT Page 3, includes how to read map minutes!

Topographic Maps: steep vs. gentle slope


Topographic Maps: calculating gradient (slope)


Topographic Maps: determining direction of stream flow


How to draw a topographic profile


Topographic Maps: How to determine the lowest possible elevation


Topographic Maps: How to determine the highest possible elevation