Coastal Mountain Ranges

Question 1

“Badwater, Death Valley.” Hover your cursor over various points in the area, and find the lowest elevation. Elevation at the point of the cursor is shown in the data bar on the bottom of the Google Earth screen, toward the right side. What is the elevation of Badwater? Express your answer in feet.

a. About 2270 feet above sea level

b. About 270 feet above sea level

c. 0 (sea level, exactly)

d. About 270 feet below sea level

e. About 2270 feet below sea level

QUESTION 2

Examine Landform “A” (three examples are provided in Death Valley, each outlined in yellow). What landform is this?

a. delta

b. alluvial

c. fanbaja

d. dayardang

e. inselberg

QUESTION 3

Examine Landform “B” (it is outlined in orange). What landform is this?

a. delta

b. alluvial

c. fanbaja

d. dayardang

e. inselberg