Reading an Elevation Map and Resource Map · Web viewThis kind of map shows the height above sea level and some of the physical features of the land. Such information can help you

Reading an Elevation Map:

One way to learn about a new part of the world is to study an elevation map. This kind of map shows the height above sea level and some of the physical features of the land. Such information can help you to think about other characteristics of the region. For example, elevation affects climate, vegetation, and accessibility. These, in turn, influence how many people settle in a region. The map below shows the elevation of the land in the nations of South Asia. Use the key to help you find the mountains, plateaus, and lowlands of the region. Remember, each color represents a RANGE of elevations. Use page 584 in the purple textbook to help you with color key. 8 pts per answer.

1. What mountain range is found in the northern parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan? ________________________2. What mountain range is found in the northeast border of India? _______________________________________3. What are the elevations in feet on the Deccan Plateau? _____________ to ___________4. What is the elevation of most of the land through which the Ganges River flows? ___________ to ____________5. What is the elevation of most of the northeast half of Afghanistan? ____________ to ____________6. What is the elevation at the highest point in the northeast half of Afghanistan? ___________to _____________7. How many feet high is Mount Everest, the tallest mountain on Earth? ____________________________8. What mountain range is Mount Everest? ______________________________________________9. What is the elevation of the land along the east coast of India, between the Eastern Ghats and the Bay of

Bengal? ______________ to ___________10. In what countries are the Himalayas found? _____________________________________________________

Reading a Resource Map

Use page 625 in the purple textbook to help you!

1. In which countries have fish along their coasts? _____________ _____________ ____________ ____________ 2. What natural resources are found in southern India? ____________________ ______________________

________________________ _____________________________ ________________________3. What natural resources are found in Pakistan? __________________ __________________4. What natural resources are found in Afghanistan? ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________5. Which countries in South Asia are poor in natural resources? ______________ _____________ _____________

_________________6. What is the primary economic activity in most of India? ______________________________________________7. What is the primary economic activity in most of Bhutan? ____________________________________________8. What is the primary economic activity in most of Nepal? _____________________________________________9. Which country is raising livestock the major economic activity? __________________________10. What are the major economic activities in Sri Lanka? _______________________ and _____________________