Fieldwork Techniques  Page 3 of 7 Sketch Profiles A profile is a cross-section or slice of the landscape. It is drawn in two dimensions. You can draw profiles for all types of study. Urban profiles are often used in land use studies. Valley profiles can help in understanding physical and human processes. An Urban Transect   Part of a Valley Profile Points to Remember When drawing profiles, look for:   high and low places   major changes in landscape   places that are similar   convex or concave slopes   shapes (building design) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | Page 3 of 7