Elevation is the height of land above sea level (0 ft.)  The elevation on this map of New York State shows elevation ranges from below sea level to sea level (0 ft.) shown by the darkest shade of green, to elevations of between 5,000 and 10,000 feet, shown by the dark orange.

Look carefully at the map and answer the questions below.

1.  Are there any elevations in New York State in the darkest orange? _____

    Are there any elevations in New York State below sea level? __________

2.  Which are the higher mountains, the Adirondack Mountains or the Appalachian  Mountains? _______________________________________

3.  Using the scale for feet, between what two numbers is the elevation in the area where you live?  ___________________ and __________________

4. There are two mountains in New York State, Mt. Marcy and Algonquin Mountain, which are slightly above 5,000 ft. at their highest peak.  What color should they be? __________________ Why might they not be represented on this map?______________________________________

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