Can anyone explain how to draw a topographical profile to me. This is the question that is posted in our material.
draw a topographic profile from coordinates F-6.7 to H.5-10 on the Lakeside quadrangle.
F-6.7 H.5-10
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I really do not understand how to complete this problem. If someone could even explain how to go about doing this question that would be awesome
To draw a topographic profile, you need to follow these steps:
1. Understand the given coordinates: The given coordinates F-6.7 and H.5-10 represent specific locations on the Lakeside quadrangle map. F-6.7 refers to a point on the horizontal axis at F and 6.7 on the vertical axis. H.5-10 refers to a point on the horizontal axis at H and -5-10 on the vertical axis.
2. Plot the grid: Draw a horizontal line representing the horizontal axis of the profile. On this line, mark the points F and H at the respective distances from the origin. In this case, F is at 6.7 units, and H is at -10 units.
3. Draw the vertical axis: Draw a vertical line representing the vertical axis of the profile. On this line, mark the elevation points. In this given example, mark the elevations 4100, 4000, and 3900 accordingly.
4. Connect the dots: Now that you have marked the points on both axes, it's time to connect the dots. Start from F-6.7 and draw a line connecting it to the corresponding elevation on the vertical line (4100). Then draw a line from H-5-10 to the corresponding elevation (3900). These lines represent the profile between the two given points.
5. Fill in the blank spaces: In the given topographic profile, there are blank spaces between the two connected lines. To fill these spaces, you need to examine the contour lines on the Lakeside quadrangle map. Contour lines are lines that connect points of equal elevation. By looking at the nearby contour lines, you can estimate the shape of the land between the two points and sketch them accordingly.
Remember, topographic profiles provide a visual representation of the elevation changes along a specific route or between two points. It allows you to understand the terrain's steepness, slopes, and features between the given locations.