Alpine Town Map Reading Challenge

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

<p>To provide nutrients for plants (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might the people have chosen this location for their settlement?

<p>The land is relatively flat (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which season is indicated by the turning colors of some trees in the picture?

<p>Autumn (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What geographical feature separates Pensacola from the Gulf of Mexico?

<p>Island (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relief of Pensacola like compared to the town in the Alps?

<p>Flat (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Cumberland Plateau in relation to Pensacola?

<p>It is a flat terrain (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Pensacola a good place for a settlement?

<p>It is flat and near a warm body of water (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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