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    This document discusses how to draw a cross section from a map to visualize the ups and downs of a route between two points. It explains that plotting the distance traveled against the height would give a cross section showing the profile of the terrain under the line between those points on the map. Visualizing contour lines relates them to 3D land features and helps recognize patterns in the landscape.

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    This document discusses how to draw a cross section from a map to visualize the ups and downs of a route between two points. It explains that plotting the distance traveled against the height would give a cross section showing the profile of the terrain under the line between those points on the map. Visualizing contour lines relates them to 3D land features and helps recognize patterns in the landscape.

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    Introduction to map sections and transects (Part 1)

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    This document discusses how to draw a cross section from a map to visualize the ups and downs of a route between two points. It explains that plotting the distance traveled against the height would give a cross section showing the profile of the terrain under the line between those points on the map. Visualizing contour lines relates them to 3D land features and helps recognize patterns in the landscape.

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    This document discusses how to draw a cross section from a map to visualize the ups and downs of a route between two points. It explains that plotting the distance traveled against the height would give a cross section showing the profile of the terrain under the line between those points on the map. Visualizing contour lines relates them to 3D land features and helps recognize patterns in the landscape.

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    Drawing a cross section

    1. The key to successful map reading is to VISUALISE


    the information. Here, the OS map has been computer
    enhanced to create a 3-dimensional effect.

    Summit Gentle slope


    Valley
    Steep
    Visualise floor
    slopes
    A

    Relate
    contours to 3-
    D features B

    Begin to see
    patterns

    Imagine a journey from A to B. (


    )

    What would it look like if you drew the ups and downs
    of the route, plotting distance (km) against height (m).
    This would give you a cross section of the area under
    the line of section AB.

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