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3. Scientists are now using latitude and longitude to pinpoint
location.
4. They based plans and maps on the information they had
collected from topographical surveys.

5. These sharp contour points will indicate pointed ridges.
6. A topographic profile represents graphically the “skyline” as
viewed from a distance.

7. Contour lines show elevation and the shape of the terrain.
8. These widely separated contour lines are indicating a gentle
slope.
9. This rounded contour will indicate a flatter or wider drainage

or spur.

Task 2. Form the comparative and superlative degree of the
following adjectives. Make up 5 sentences using them.

Example: big – bigger – the biggest.
Simple; specific; exact; small; diverse; great;
useful; steep; high; wide.

Task 3. Fill in the missing forms of the words. Translate them

into Ukrainian.

Noun Verb Adjective
use
relation

locate
depict

collection
descriptive
illustrate

creative
allow

Task 4. Open the brackets using Present Continuous Tense.

1. Cartographers (to make) new maps with a detailed represention
of the natural and man-made features of the Carpathian mountains
now.

2. Mapmakers (to depict) symbols and colors in the topographic
map at the moment.

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