Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134746241
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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Part A

1 What is the contour interval of this map? 

(hint: use the number near E and 1000 to help)

2 What direction is the stream flowing at A?

3 What direction is the stream flowing at B?

4 What is the highest possible elevation at the mountain top near C?

5 What is the elevation of D?

Part B

1 What is the elevation of E?

2 If you were at E, could you see D?  Why or why not?

3 At which letter is there no slope at all (a flat area?) and how can you tell?

4 If you were walking from B to D would you be going up or down hill?

5 If you were walking from A to G would you be going up or down hill?

1050 B 1959 1026 D C 10 E W- N S -E G
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