Problem 15
Which major U.S. landform includes the Grand Canyon? A) Great Plains C) Colorado Plateau B) Great Basin D) Gulf Coastal Plain
Problem 16
List the locations on Earth that represent \(0^{\circ}\) latitude, \(90^{\circ} \mathrm{N}\) latitude, and \(90^{\circ} \mathrm{S}\) latitude.
Problem 16
Explain how a topographic map of the Atlantic Coastal Plain differs from a topographic map of the Rocky Mountains.
Problem 19
Describe how a map with a scale of \(1: 50,000\) is different from a map with a scale of \(1: 24,000\).
Problem 21
Take the role of a fur trader, pioneer, or explorer. Write three journal entries that give a general description of how the landforms change across the United States.
Problem 21
You are visiting a mountain in the northwest part of the United States. The mountain has steep sides and is not part of a mountain range. A crater can be seen at the top of the mountain. Hypothesize about what type of mountain you are visiting.
Problem 22
Compare and contrast interior plains and coastal plains.
Problem 23
Create a poem about one type of landform. Include characteristics of the landform in your poem. How can the shape of your poem add meaning to your poem? Display your poem with those of your classmates.
Problem 23
Why is remote sensing important to society? What types of information are obtained?
Problem 24
If you were flying directly south from the north pole and reached \(70^{\circ}\) north latitude, how many more degrees of latitude would you pass over before reaching the south pole? Illustrate and label a diagram to support your answer.
