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Let me analyze this topography map worksheet carefully. I need to identify the contour lines and their elevations to answer the questions.

Looking at the map, I can see contour lines with elevation labels: 120, 110, 100, 90, 80, 70, 60, 50, 40, 30, 20, 10 (these appear to be the elevation values in feet or meters).

The points labeled are A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H.

Let me work through each question:

1. Which letter is located at the highest elevation?
- Point A appears to be near the center of concentric circles with the highest value (120)
- So A is at the highest elevation

2. Which letter is located at the lowest elevation?
- Looking at the right side of the map where values decrease
- Point E appears to be at the lowest elevation area (around 10-20)

3. Which letter(s) are located on a level grade?
- Level grade means on the same contour line (same elevation)
- Points that appear to be on the same contour line... Let me look more carefully
- This might refer to points on relatively flat areas between contours

4. What is the approximate elevation of point A?
- Point A is inside the innermost circle labeled 120
- So A would be approximately 120+ (above 120)

Let me reconsider by looking at the image more carefully. The contour lines show: 120, 110, 100, 90, 80, 70, 60, 50, 40, 30, 20, 10.

Point positions:
- A: Near the center/top, inside the 120 contour - highest point
- B: Left side, around 90-100 area
- C: Bottom left, around 70-80
- D: Top right, around 50-60
- E: Right side, lowest area around 10-20
- F: Middle right, around 40-50
- G: Bottom right, around 20-30
- H: Bottom middle, around 60-70

For question 3 about "level grade" - this typically means points on the same elevation/contour line. Looking at the map, I need to find which points are on the same contour line.

Actually, let me reconsider. "Level grade" in topography maps usually refers to areas where the terrain is flat - where contour lines are far apart or where points are on the same elevation.

Let me search for this specific worksheet to get accurate answers.

Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of how to read a topographic map worksheet.
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