Earth Science Unit 1 Day 3

Language Objective: Students will learn about writing for science and will analyze and interpret information in writing using Claim-Evidence-Reasoning, technical and academic vocabulary (scientific method, hypothesis, reliable data, variables, analyze data).

Questions:

1. Describe 3 types of maps (see apexvs.com, section 1.2.3. page 2).

2. On topographic maps, contour lines that are farther apart indicate _______.
	A. steep slopes B. gentle slopes C. flat land D. river valleys