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Situation Briefing

Search and Rescue: Mountain Evacuation

You are part of a mountain search and rescue team. A hiker has activated an emergency beacon near a mountain peak. You must analyze a topographic map to plan the safest and fastest approach route.

Q1.You see two possible trails to the peak. Trail A crosses contour lines that are spaced very far apart. Trail B crosses contour lines that are packed tightly together. Which trail is steeper?

Q2.The map's contour interval is 40 feet. The hiker is located on the 5th contour line above the 8,000-foot index contour. What is the hiker's approximate elevation?

Real-world Application Scenarios

Real-World Applications

Search and Rescue: Mountain Evacuation

Q1.You see two possible trails to the peak. Trail A crosses contour lines that are spaced very far apart. Trail B crosses contour lines that are packed tightly together. Which trail is steeper?

Q2.The map's contour interval is 40 feet. The hiker is located on the 5th contour line above the 8,000-foot index contour. What is the hiker's approximate elevation?

Q3.Along the route, you notice contour lines forming a 'V' shape pointing toward the top of the mountain. What physical feature does this represent?