Continental Scale Landscape Analysis:<\/strong><\/p>\n Introduction:<\/strong><\/p>\n Landforms occur in patterns across the surface of the globe, and these landform complexes often define geographic or landscape regions. One way of looking at landforms is through elevation changes. A contour map is a useful two-dimensional representation of the surface and the most common way we have of symbolizing the relief of the surface. However, a type of map called a \u201cshaded relief\u201d map provides a more intuitive grasp of elevation. <\/p>\n Another way to understand landform regions or landscapes is to use a map that displays information about the geology. In the study of landforms, an understanding to the subsurface geology is critical. Understanding a geologic map requires a rough understanding of geologic time. A geologic map has the following properties:<\/p>\n For this lab we will address the following questions: Can we use a map of elevation (and rock age) to identify large-scale patterns in the landscape? What are the physiographic characteristics of <\/strong><\/p>\n Data and Methods:<\/strong><\/p>\n You will need to:<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n The shaded digital relief map by Thelin and Pike is a classic map displaying a wide variety of landforms. Thelin and Pike\u2019s map uses digital elevation models to calculate the shadows that would fall across the landscape. It is interesting to note that research has shown that the human mind can most readily grasp the structure of the landscape when the digital sun is place in the Northwestern sky (a condition that cannot ever happen in most of North America!). The 1974 Geologic Map of the US by King and Beikman has been merged with the Elevation data in the Thelin and Pike map to form the geologic map we are using for this lab. <\/p>\n Along with the maps, descriptive documents are provided. These documents are extremely useful and several of the questions require you to read these documents. <\/p>\n Analysis:<\/strong><\/p>\n Consider the following questions and answer them in your write up for this lab. You will need to use the maps AND the documentation to answer some of these questions (starting with question 3). You may use additional resources as necessary (e.g., for number 13 it might be helpful to google E-W trending mountain ranges). <\/p>\n Conclusions:<\/strong><\/p>\n Attach your completed map to your write up and make sure you have labeled features on the map that help answer the questions.<\/p><\/p>\n \n Continental Scale Landscape Analysis: Introduction: Landforms occur in patterns across the surface of the globe, and these landform complexes often define geographic or landscape regions. One [\u2026]<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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