Part B
Topographic Map of the Superior Quadrangle
Let's use what you learned in Part A to answer some questions about Arizona's landscape using a PDF of the Superior 7.5 Minute Quadrangle.
Figure 2-18. Being able to read and interpret topographic maps is important for doing field work or just hiking for fun. The Superior, Arizona 7.5 minute topographic quadrangle (left). Jake hikes the Legends of Superior Trail in Superior's Queen Creek Canyon (right). |
Viewing Map PDFs
In this lab, we will start viewing various types of maps using PDFs, which are almost universally compatible with various platforms (PC, Mac), operating systems, and browsers. To view the maps, click on the appropriate link. This will open a map within a new browser tab/window. You can move back and forth between the question box and the map window as necessary (without closing the question box).
You will have the ability to zoom in/out using the zoom controls. You can also zoom use keyboard shortcuts. On a Mac, press the "Command" and "+" keys to zoom in, or the "Command" and "+" keys to zoom out. On a PC, press the "CTRL" and "+" keys to zoom in, or the "CTRL" and "-" keys to zoom out. You can pan across the map using the scroll bars or grabbing and dragging the image.
You can also right-click on the link above to save the .pdf file to your computer where you can use a PDF reader (like Adobe Acrobat) to open the map. A PDF reader typically allows better viewing control/options than those provided by most browsers.
Answer Quiz Me! questions B21 through B30 using the Superior, Arizona Quadrangle topographic map (see the PDF link below).
Superior, Arizona Quadrangle topographic map |
You can move back and forth between each Quiz Me! question box and the map window as necessary (without closing the question box). |