Question

Jessica is traveling from Chicago, Illinois, to Miami, Florida. Using the map, tell what will happen to the land as she travels south. (3 points)


a
The elevation will drop below sea level.

b
The elevation will gradually decrease.

c
The elevation will gradually increase.

d
The elevation will remain the same.

Answer 1

The elevation will gradually decrease as Jessica moves from Chicago, Illinois, to Miami, Florida.

Why does elevation decrease between  Chicago and Florida?

• It is because Chicago is at an altitude of 182m from sea level and Miami, Florida is at an altitude of 2m from sea level.
• This means that Chicago is at the highest elevation and Florida is at the lowest elevation.
• So, we can say that the elevation will decrease gradually.

Thus, the correct option is (b): The elevation will gradually decrease.