Height of a place
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
Find your own example of relative and absolute height (for example a school, home or hill).
For example: the city is 450 m above sea level (absolute); a staircase is 3 m from bottom to top (relative).
2
A peak is 2500 m and the valley floor 700 m. How many metres higher is the peak than the valley?
1800
3
Hazrati Sulton peak is 4643 m and the Mingbuloq depression is –12 m. What is the difference in height in metres?
4655
4
Observe the highest and lowest places around your school (in a safe place with adults), estimate their difference and write it.
The answer depends on observation; the key is understanding relative height difference.
5
Why is it convenient to show relief with contour lines on plans?
Because lines can show hills, depressions and slopes with exact heights.