1. Which of the types of maps described is represented in the following image of a two-dimensional map? Explain your answer. 2. Does the area represented in the map below contain elevated areas, such as hills or mountains? Explain your answer.

3. How can you determine how high a mountain is on a contour map?

4. What challenges does digital mapping create?

5. Why do those in forestry need to be able to perform basic operations without the aid of digital technology?

6. Choose one type of map and describe how this type of map could be used to help fight forest fires.

7. Why is being able to use maps important for forestry professionals? What are two ways that you could strengthen your navigation skills?

8. What are the advantages of digital maps over traditional paper maps? What are the disadvantages?

9. What could a contour map of the ocean illustrate? What could this be used for?

10. Describe an example of how GIS technology can aid those in forestry in keeping forests sustainable.