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Understanding Gradient Ratios and Calculations

Understanding Gradient Ratios and Calculations

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

This video tutorial covers the concept of gradient in geography, explaining how to calculate the slope between two points using a topographical map. The tutorial walks through an example problem, detailing the steps to calculate the vertical interval and horizontal equivalent, and concludes with the final gradient calculation and its interpretation.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the formula used to calculate the gradient in geography?

Gradient = Height / Distance

Gradient = VI / HE

Gradient = HE / VI

Gradient = Distance / Height

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the example problem, what is the initial height of the trick bacon?

1080 meters

1366.7 meters

950 meters

1070 meters

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the vertical interval (VI) calculated?

By multiplying the heights of two points

By subtracting the smaller height from the larger height

By adding the heights of two points

By dividing the larger height by the smaller height

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the contour interval used in the map for the example problem?

50 meters

30 meters

20 meters

10 meters

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the horizontal equivalent (HE) converted from centimeters to meters?

By multiplying by 100

By dividing by 1000

By dividing by 100

By multiplying by 1000

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final gradient ratio calculated in the example?

1:5.0

1:3.2

1:2.3

1:4.5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does a gradient ratio of 1:3.2 indicate about the slope?

It is a gentle slope

It is a steep slope

It is a flat surface

It is an undulating terrain

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