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Initial Publication Date: December 7, 2016

Create Report

You will enter the information below into the Worksheet that you downloaded from the Case Study main page.

Report on New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

  1. Open GeoMap. Go to Basemap → Global Grids → Bathymetry Topography →NASA Aster USGS Elevation Model (this is available for US only. It works best for New Orleans because it will show finer elevation changes).
  2. Click zoom (+) button; Zoom to the gulf coast of the U.S. by drawing a box around the area.
  3. Mouse over the area to find the coordinates for New Orleans (30 ° N 90 ° W). Zoom in further so the zoom level is approximately 1500 (top right corner of screen)
  4. Click the profile icon (5th from left, next to the zoom out (-) button).
  5. Create an elevation profile beginning at approximate coordinates 90.04; W; 30.01 N and extending south for 10 km. Save the elevation profile as a jpg file and paste it below. Create a second elevation profile beginning at the same coordinates and extending approximately 10 km east. Save this profile as a jpg. File and paste it below.
  6. Write a short description of the nature of elevation in the area based on the two profiles. Include the lowest and highest elevations. What would this terrain look like? How would it feel to walk or bike through the city?
  7. Based on your observations using Google Earth and GeoMapApp, what observed physical characteristics may contribute to New Orleans high rank in the flood risk lists?

These materials are part of a collection of classroom-tested modules and courses developed by InTeGrate. The materials engage students in understanding the earth system as it intertwines with key societal issues. The collection is freely available and ready to be adapted by undergraduate educators across a range of courses including: general education or majors courses in Earth-focused disciplines such as geoscience or environmental science, social science, engineering, and other sciences, as well as courses for interdisciplinary programs.
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