Question

Lab Write-Up: Number and write your answers in the text box below. You are answering these questions according to the topographic profile graph that you uploaded above. 1. Write 2-3 sentences describing the result of your topographic profile. (Were there hills, depressions, steep or gradual incline?) 2. What were the highest and lowest elevations you plotted along AB? 3. Imagine you were hiking in the woods and had to find your way to a campsite miles away, and all you had with you was a topographic map of the area. How would knowing how to read a topographic map help you in this situation? What kind of features would you look for to help you get to the campsite the easiest? What features would you avoid?

Answer 1

The topographic profile shows hills, depressions, and inclines. The highest elevation is 900 meters and the lowest elevation is 300 meters. Reading a topographic map helps in navigating by providing information about the terrain and identifying obstacles.

Step-by-step explanation:

1. The result of the topographic profile shows hills, depressions, and both steep and gradual inclines. The graph indicates areas of higher elevation as hills and areas of lower elevation as depressions. The steepness or gradient of incline is represented by the slope of the graph.

2. The highest elevation plotted along AB was 900 meters and the lowest elevation was 300 meters.

3. Knowing how to read a topographic map would be helpful in navigating to a campsite. The map would provide information about the terrain, including hills, valleys, and rivers, which would help in planning the route. It would also indicate any obstacles or hazards to avoid, such as cliffs or dense forests.