It is now time to do some map work. Map use and interpretation is an important objective of this unit. Maps, and other tools of geomorphology such as aerial photographs, satellite images, field work and photo interpretation, are an important part of the learning process. They are also important sources of information.
In this online version of this course, we will make use of come very good online maps. This is convenient - and cheap, as access to some very good Internet-based maps is free. But there is nothing quite like a large tablecloth-size real map to give you a mental picture of a place. Real maps that you can physically touch, handle, hold, and manipulate cannot be put on a computer monitor. They do not fit, nor can they be handled or easily studied with simple hand-held tools like a metric ruler, set square, protractor, or compass. Such a map can be your friend as well as a tool in the field. The Hong Kong Government's Geotechnical Engineering Office of the Civil Engineering Department has produced a range of excellent maps covering the physical environment of Hong Kong.
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