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1. In what situations would you use a small-scale map? When I need to examine or reference larger geographic areas, providing a broad overview that includes continents, oceans, major countries, and regions. A small-scale map is particularly useful for understanding the global context, geographical relationships, and the positioning of significant features on a larger scale. 2. In what situation would you use a large-scale map? I use large-scale city maps to find my way around. Because large-scale maps provide detailed information about streets, landmarks, buildings, and local features. 3. Your task is to go online and find a thematic map of your choice and provide an explanation of what the map represents. Answer the two questions below and copy and paste a map in your document. Also, provide documentation of the website you obtained the map. In your online search, type in the words "thematic map" and a map topic of your interest. What is the title of your map? (1 point) What does the map demonstrate and how are the data illustrated? (3 points) Copy and paste your map to a word document and provide a proper citation under the map. If you cannot find an author of the map/website, you can use a line substitution convention for the author. (Map = 2 points) (Citations = 2 points) 4. Using the figure above, what is the elevation of the highest contour line shown? The contour interval is 20 feet. 2600 5. Using the figure above, what is the elevation of the lowest contour line shown? The contour interval is 20 feet. 2200 6. Using the figure above, which location (A, B, or C) has the gentlest slope? C 7. Using the figure above, which location (A, B, or C) has the steepest slope? B

8. Using the figure above, which location (A, B, or C) has the highest elevation? B 9. Which hill is taller and approximately by how much? Kent Hill is taller by 10 meters. 10. Which hill is steeper? Kent Hill 11. What is the contour interval in meters? 10 meters. 12. Which hill has contour lines that are spaced further apart? What does this mean? The contours of McGilvery Hill are more spaced. This means that McGilvery Hill has gentler slope.

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