Google Earth Assignment

Introduction

• We will be touring the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu in the

Cuzco Region of Peru. This is a very popular tourist attraction. It is the home of the Inca City ruins!

This is a side view of the Inca City ruins. Can you guess why the landscape is laddered?

• Based on the cloud base can you tell the elevation of the city?

• Based on the location of the city what do you think the climate would be?

• Based on this picture, what do you think this tower was used for?

• Based on this picture, what would you estimate the average population of the city to be?