Mountains on a Map

Mission Brief #72

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Connect the place to the people.

⚡ The twist

Maps lie a little — they always have to.

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Mountains on a map are shown as tall shapes, often in brown or gray. Maps help us see where mountains are located in relation to other places. Mountains can be very big and are important for nature and adventure.

Key facts

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1Mountains are shown as tall shapes on a map.
2They are often colored brown or gray.
3Maps help us see where mountains are located.

Then & Now

🌍 Where things are still decides who gets what.

Question 1 of 2

What color might mountains be on a map?

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Question 2 of 2

What do mountains help us with?

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