GEOGRAPHY SSS2 SECOND TERM                                 

WEEK 6

REPRESENTATION OF RELIEF LANDFORMS

CONTENT

CONVENTIONAL SYMBOLS

Conventional signs are symbols used to represent both natural and human features found in an area that is represented on a map. The conventional signs represent the language of the map. The map reader cannot read any map without the use of the signs. They are usually shown at the bottom of all topographical maps where the symbols are found. From these signs, information on the map can easily be interpreted e.g

 +    This sign represents a hospital or dispensary.

 +++++++++ This represents a railway line.

========== This sign represents a main road.

EVALUATION QUESTION

What are conventional signs or symbols?

METHODS OF REPRESENTING RELIEF

The relief of an area refers to the position and.... View More