Map Reading Skills: Town in the Alps

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What type of geographic feature is the long chain of mountains on the far side of the picture?

  • Valley
  • Plateau
  • Ridge (correct)
  • Escarpment

What is the term used to describe the relatively flat area on either side of the river?

  • Outwash plain
  • Alluvial fan
  • Alluvial plain
  • Flood plain (correct)

What is the likely reason the people chose this location for their settlement?

  • The location was on a high plateau
  • The steep slopes were easy to build on
  • The area was prone to flooding
  • The river provided a reliable water source (correct)

What is the term used to describe the comparison of a site to its surroundings?

<p>Situation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the likely reason the far side ridge appears steeper than the near side?

<p>The far side is farther away (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of vegetation would you expect to find growing along the river banks?

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

What is the likely purpose of the flat, flood-prone areas on either side of the river?

<p>For agriculture and farming (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason Pensacola is considered a good site for a settlement?

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of map is used to show the location of Pensacola in the United States?

<p>A relief map (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the peninsula separating Escambia Bay and East Bay not considered a headland?

<p>It has no significant elevation relative to sea level. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the black lines with little marks through them on the Pensacola map?

<p>They represent railroads. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It is a raised section of flat terrain compared to its surroundings. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the blue lines on the Pensacola map?

<p>They represent streams. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the river that ends in Pensacola and the mountains to the north?

<p>The river started in the mountains to the north. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the railroads near Pensacola?

<p>They facilitate shipping and travel. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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