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Reading Topographic Maps

I. Dixon/Norton/Rockville Map
1. What is the contour interval of this map? How do you know?
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2. Which landform on this map has the highest elevation? What is it?
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3. Which town has the highest elevation? What is it?
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4. Which landform has the steepest slope? How do you know?
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5. Would you have a better view if you lived on Bald Peak or Summit Hill? Why?
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6. At what elevation is the town of Dixon? _____________________________________
7. At what elevation is the town of Rockville? __________________________________
8. What is the elevation of Blue Lake? ________________________________________
9. Does Fish Creek flow North or South? Explain. (HINT: Think gravity!)
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