Question

soil map of north carolina
map skills activity. this map shows soil systems in the state of north carolina, including the outer banks barrier - island system. use the map to answer the questions below.

1. using a key. how many colors on the map represent soil systems in the piedmont soil region?
2. using a key. which soil systems are present along the eastern shore of north carolina?
3. analyzing data. which city is located on the banks of a large river or in a river valley? explain your answer.
4. inferring relationships. what landforms would you expect to surround the town of asheville? explain your answer.
5. analyzing relationships. brackish water is water that is somewhat salty but not as salty as sea - water. how does this fact explain the location of the brackish and freshwater marsh soil systems?

Explanation:

1. To answer the first question, one needs to refer to the map key and count the number of colors representing soil - systems in the Piedmont Soil Region.
2. For the second question, look at the eastern - shore area on the map and identify the soil systems using the key.
3. To answer the third question, analyze the map to find cities near large rivers or in river valleys and provide an explanation based on the map features.
4. For the fourth question, consider the location of Asheville on the map and infer the surrounding landforms based on the general geography and soil - region patterns.
5. To answer the fifth question, use the knowledge about brackish water and its relationship with soil systems to explain the location of brackish and freshwater marsh soil systems on the map.

Answer:

1. (Answer depends on the map key and counting of colors for Piedmont Soil Region)
2. (Answer depends on identifying soil systems on the eastern - shore using the map key)
3. (Answer depends on analyzing the map for cities near rivers or in river valleys and providing an explanation)
4. (Answer depends on inferring landforms around Asheville based on the map)
5. (Answer depends on relating brackish water characteristics to the location of soil systems on the map)