The Geographer's Toolkit · Autumn Term

Contours and Relief

Visualizing the shape of the land through contour lines and spot heights.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can flat lines represent the height and steepness of a mountain?
  2. 2How does relief influence where humans choose to build settlements?
  3. 3What challenges do steep gradients pose for infrastructure?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: Geography - Geographical Skills and Fieldwork
Year: Year 7
Subject: Geography
Unit: The Geographer's Toolkit
Period: Autumn Term

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