Understanding contour lines

Last updated: 15/11/2023
Contributor: Teachit Author
Understanding contour lines
Main Subject
Key stage
Category
Geographical applications and skills: Map skills
Resource type
Worksheet
Student activity
This resource is focused on using knowledge of contours lines to identify different features within a landscape. Students match up the names of key geographical landforms with their definitions and the shape of the landform as shown on maps by contour lines. Can your students identify a plateau from a saddle or a steep slope from a spur? An answer sheet is provided.

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28/04/2020

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28/04/2020

very useful, many thanks to the author

31/10/2016

very helpfull

neville jones

01/03/2016

5

28/04/2020

5

28/04/2020

very useful, many thanks to the author

31/10/2016

very helpfull

neville jones

01/03/2016

5

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