Department of Earth Science |Northeastern Illinois University

INTRODUCTION TO EARTH SCIENCE
ESCI 121
Section 05
Fall 2008
Daily Objectives #25 (November 18, 2008)                                                                                                                          Dr. Sanders

By the end of today's class, you should be able to do the following:

w Explain how to retrieve the data you need for Thursday's homework.

TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS

w REVIEW: Maps:  List the common elements that should appear on any map, and explain how to use and/or interpret them.
                            scale               north arrow               coordinate system               key/legend               title

w REVIEW: Explain the terms watershed, drainage basin, and divide.

w Explain how to use latitude and longitude to locate points on a map.

w Explain what is meant by "7.5 (or 15) minute quadrangle". 

w Demonstrate how to locate a point on a map using the Public Land Survey system (township, range, and section).

STREAMS AND FLOODING

w Explain the terms oxbow, meander, floodplain, and stream discharge.

w Sketch a profile illustrating a floodplain.  Explain how a floodplain would appear on a topographic map.
 

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