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a. What is the elevation of point A on the topographic map? b. What is the approximate gradient between point X and point Y?

a. What is the elevation of point A on the topographic map? b. What is the approximate gradient between point X and point Y?

Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
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Author:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
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Base your answers to questions a and b on the maps below. Points A, B, C, X, and Y are locations on the topographic map. The small map identifies the New York State region shown in the topographic map.

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Topographic Map 76°32'30" +42 10'00 76 35'00" 42°10'00* 42 07'30 42°07'30 76°35'00" 76°32'30" Contour interval 100 feet 1/2 i mile a. What is the elevation of point A on the topographic map? b. What is the approximate gradient between point X and point Y? Cayuta Creek
Transcribed Image Text:Topographic Map 76°32'30" +42 10'00 76 35'00" 42°10'00* 42 07'30 42°07'30 76°35'00" 76°32'30" Contour interval 100 feet 1/2 i mile a. What is the elevation of point A on the topographic map? b. What is the approximate gradient between point X and point Y? Cayuta Creek
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