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Rules of Contouring

Initial Publication Date: November 27, 2012
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Familiarity with contour lines helps us explore topographic relief shown on maps. In this activity, we learn the basic "rules" of contouring.










Rules of Contouring: Annotated Teacher Edition (Microsoft Word 1.4MB Nov27 12)
Rules of Contouring: Student Handout (Microsoft Word 1.3MB Nov27 12)
Rules of Contouring: Student Answer Sheet (Microsoft Word 80kB Nov27 12)