Lesson 17 of 84 · Maps and Geography
⭐ 30 XP🗺️ Atlas OutpostRelief Maps: Showing Elevation
Relief maps are special types of maps that show elevation, or how high or low the land is.
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Relief maps are special types of maps that show elevation, or how high or low the land is. These maps use colors and shading to indicate mountains, valleys, and flat plains. For example, high areas like mountains may be shown in brown or gray, while low areas like valleys can be shown in green. Relief maps help us understand the shape of the land and how it affects the environment.
Key Facts
Relief maps show the elevation of land.
Mountains are usually colored brown or gray on relief maps.
Valleys are often shown in green on relief maps.
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1 of 2What do relief maps show us?
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Every label on the food in your kitchen says where it traveled from.
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