Question

assessment 02 - topographic maps (skill 2 models)
resource 1: contour map
part a: using the contour map above, circle which of the following profiles best matches the elevation changes from point a to point e and explain your reasoning in the box.
reasoning for your choice:

Explanation:

1. Analyze contour lines from Point A to Point E. Point A is in a higher - elevation area with more closely - spaced contour lines indicating steeper slopes. As we move towards Point E, the elevation decreases and the terrain becomes less steep. Profile 2 shows a high starting elevation (matching Point A's high - elevation location), followed by a gradual decrease in elevation with a less steep slope towards the end, which matches the contour map's elevation changes from A to E.

Answer:

1. Profile 2