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Based on the picture, what can we say about the land on the near side of the town?
Based on the picture, what can we say about the land on the near side of the town?
- It is flat (correct)
- It is steep
- It is covered in snow
- It is a flood plain
What feature can be seen on the far side of the picture?
What feature can be seen on the far side of the picture?
- A river
- A valley
- A ridge (correct)
- A flood plain
What can be inferred about the location of the town based on the presence of the river?
What can be inferred about the location of the town based on the presence of the river?
- The town is in a valley (correct)
- The town is on a steep slope
- The town is at a high elevation
- The town is on a flood plain
What is the purpose of a flood plain?
What is the purpose of a flood plain?
Why might the people have chosen this location for their settlement?
Why might the people have chosen this location for their settlement?
Which season is indicated by the turning colors of some trees in the picture?
Which season is indicated by the turning colors of some trees in the picture?
What geographical feature separates Pensacola from the Gulf of Mexico?
What geographical feature separates Pensacola from the Gulf of Mexico?
What is the relief of Pensacola like compared to the town in the Alps?
What is the relief of Pensacola like compared to the town in the Alps?
What is the significance of the Cumberland Plateau in relation to Pensacola?
What is the significance of the Cumberland Plateau in relation to Pensacola?
Why is Pensacola a good place for a settlement?
Why is Pensacola a good place for a settlement?