How Do You Make A Topographic Mountain Map For School?
Topographic maps are drawn representations of physical areas, including vertical space. Geographic objects such as hills and mountains are included in topographical maps. This activity intends to help you to understand the concept of physical vertical space on an abstract two-dimensional surface. Make some mountains of varying sizes using the modeling clay. Be creative–make some lopsided and make some larger than others. Make the bottom of each mountain flat by pressing it gently onto a hard surface. Slice each mountain horizontally into evenly divided segments using the fishing line. Every segment should be as thick as the others. Take the bottom layer of a mountain and place it on the paper. Use your pencil to trace the lower layer. Trace the next layer (from the bottom up) onto the paper within the boundaries of the lowest layer. Repeat this process until you’ve reached the top of your mountain. Reconstruct the mountain and repeat the tracing process for each mountain. Lightly colo
