Understanding and analyzing information
from pictures and graphics is an important skill for an effective
reader. Earlier in this lesson, we analyzed information from
the graph, "Highpoints West of the Mississippi
River" if you would like to review discussion
of some of the text features.
The next two questions involve analyzing
information from the two charts linked on the right:
"Highpoints West of the
Mississippi River"
"Highpoints East of the
Mississippi River"
Information from both charts is needed to answer each question.
You'll find the charts similar in format, with the scale
in feet different, and of course, the names of the
mountains different.
Which mountain east
of the Mississippi is closest in height to the city of Denver?
Think: In order to answer this
question, you'll need to
locate Denver, Colorado on the charts and
write down the elevation of the city, then
find each mountain listed in the answers and
write down their elevation as well.
Notice the scale in feet is different
on each chart.
Remember: The correct answer must be EAST
of the Mississippi River.
Yes
No
Maybe
Answers
A.
Mount Katahdin, Maine
B.
Campbell Hill, Ohio
C.
Mount Elbert, Colorado
D.
Mount Sunflower, Kansas
Is your answer A, B, C or D? Check for the correct answer.
Question
2:
Older mountain peaks
are rounded and worn from weather. Which of these state
summits is probably the oldest in geological terms?
Think:
The question gives information needed to determine the correct
answer: Older mountain peaks are
rounded and worn from weather. The correct answer
would be the mountain with the most round peak. Picture what
a round peak would look like. Would it have jagged spots,
or pointed sections of the peak?
Yes
No
Maybe
Answers
A.
Mount Whitney, California
B.
Mauna Kea, Hawaii
C.
Mount Marcy, New York
D.
Kings Peak, Utah
Is your answer A, B, C or D? Check for the correct answer.
