Imagine that you are planning a low-exertion walk from the church across the river to the high point on the west side of this landscape. First on Figure 23.2a and then on Figure 23.2b, use a red colored pencil to draw the route you would take; give your reasons for choosing this easier route in terms of elevation change per distance traveled.
What will be an ideal response?
Walk westward along the beach to the farthest western ravine, then turn northward up the gradual slope of the stream channel to high ground above the valley.
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