Topographical Maps

Syllabus tag: Kenya CBC | Grade 9 Social Studies | Strand 4.0 Natural and Historic Built Environments | Sub-Strand 4.1 Topographical Maps (8 Lessons)

Lesson objectives

By the end of this sub-strand, you should be able to:

• Identify human activities represented on a topographical map.
• Interpret map symbols, scale, direction and grid references.
• Describe relief using contours and other methods.
• Appreciate the usefulness of topographical maps in planning.