15 Questions
What type of geographic feature is the long chain of mountains on the far side of the picture?
Ridge
What is the term used to describe the relatively flat area on either side of the river?
Flood plain
What is the likely reason the people chose this location for their settlement?
The river provided a reliable water source
What is the term used to describe the comparison of a site to its surroundings?
Situation
What is the likely reason the far side ridge appears steeper than the near side?
The far side is farther away
What type of vegetation would you expect to find growing along the river banks?
Shrubs and grasses
What is the likely purpose of the flat, flood-prone areas on either side of the river?
For agriculture and farming
What is the main reason Pensacola is considered a good site for a settlement?
All of the above.
What type of map is used to show the location of Pensacola in the United States?
A relief map
Why is the peninsula separating Escambia Bay and East Bay not considered a headland?
It has no significant elevation relative to sea level.
What is the purpose of the black lines with little marks through them on the Pensacola map?
They represent railroads.
What is the significance of the Cumberland Plateau in relation to Pensacola?
It is a raised section of flat terrain compared to its surroundings.
What is the purpose of the blue lines on the Pensacola map?
They represent streams.
What is the relationship between the river that ends in Pensacola and the mountains to the north?
The river started in the mountains to the north.
What is the significance of the railroads near Pensacola?
They facilitate shipping and travel.
Test your map reading skills by analyzing a picture of a town in the Alps mountain range in Europe. Identify key features such as the ridge, land incline, and building locations from the image.
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