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ENagel

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Where is the highest point on the topographic map? Determine the average slope due north and due south of the highest point. Give your answer in feet per mile. Slope equals the change in elevation divided by the change in horizontal distance.

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What is the distance (in feet) indicated by adjacent contour lines? How is a difference of 100 ft indicated on the map?


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Reply #1 on: Jul 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The answer depends on the map the students are using.

Answer to Question 2

The distance between contour lines is usually 20 ft. The 100-ft differences are
indicated by a heavier line.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 28, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 28, 2018
Always glad to help...


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