Basic Map Reading Skills: A Self-Teaching Guide

by Nwawuike Nnawugwu

Are you struggling or finding it difficult to read and interpret topographic maps? Are your map reading grades low and you want to improve on them? Are you looking for a book that will walk you through map reading and interpretation? Then worry no more. In this self-teaching guide, the author presents a simplified approach to map reading and interpretation of topographic maps.In Basic Map Reading A Self-Teaching Guide, you will Simplified approaches to map enlargement, reduction and copying features into enlarged or reduced map outlines. As well as calculating gradients, bearings, regular and irregular areas on map or the entire map outline.2. A detailed steep by step guide to determining intervisibility, calculating the vertical exaggeration and drawing cross section.3. How to differentiate contour lines of one landform from another and different ways of showing relief on topographic maps.4. Step by step guide on how to describe drainage, relief, settlement and communication features represented on topographic maps.5. How to identify landuse types represented on topographic maps and guides for describing relationships between features on topographic maps.6. Unit objectives, summary and exercises to arouse students' interest and keep them focused.* Basic Map Reading A Self-Teaching Guide equips readers with simplified keys that promote interest and enhance understanding of map reading and interpretation.* Basic Map Reading A Self-Teaching Guide is a companion that walks you through map reading and interpretation easily.Wait no more,Read this book, master map reading and interpretation skills and improve your grades.

115 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 9, 2021