Algebra

Slope Data Sheet

Determine the slope of the hill using a GPS receiver.

1. Mark the top of the hill as a waypoint. Record the waypoint name here
(should be a number): ______________

Elevation at the top of the hill: ____________

2. Mark the bottom of the hill as a waypoint. Record the waypoint name
here (should be a number): ______________

Elevation at the bottom of the hill: ____________

3. Find the distance between waypoint 1 (top of the hill) and waypoint 2
(bottom of the hill) using the Find option on your GPS: ____________

Use the space below for your calculations

Difference between the This is the rise

elevation at the top of the hill
and the elevation at the
bottom of the hill

Distance between waypoints This is the run

one (top of hill) and two
(bottom of hill)

4. Use the formula for slope: Slope = Rise

Run

Use the space below to show your work: