CHAPTER 13 Exploring with Google Earth

To complete these problems, first read the chapter. When you are finished, go to LaunchPad and open the Exploring with Google Earth file for this chapter. Click on the “Workbook Problems” folder to “fly” to each of the problems listed below and answer the questions. Be sure to keep your “Borders and Labels” layer activated. Refer to Appendix 4 if you need help using Google Earth.

PROBLEM 13.1 This placemark highlights the Grand Canyon in northern Arizona.

PROBLEM 13.2 This placemark falls on the western coast of Central America. Activate the Plate Boundaries overlay in this folder to answer these questions. The pink boundary shown here is a region of subduction.

PROBLEM 13.3 Keep the Plate Boundaries overlay active to answer these questions. This placemark lands on western California.

PROBLEM 13.4 This placemark falls in southern Colorado on a linear landform.

PROBLEM 13.5 This placemark falls in southern Colorado. Be sure the polygon in the folder for this problem is activated.

PROBLEM 13.6 This problem’s placemark falls on an intensive type of mining.

PROBLEM 13.7 This problem’s placemark falls on an intensive type of mining.

PROBLEM 13.8 This placemark highlights the Makgadikgadi Pans, where water repeatedly fills a natural basin and evaporates.

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