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Change in elevation from one contour line to the next

Contour Interval 

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What would the highest latitude reading which would be at the N or S pole?

90 Degrees N or S.

100

Shows distance on a map

Map scale 

100

What is the 1st step to the scientific method?

Identify the Problem

100

4 Major areas of Science 

Earth Science, Physics, Biology, Chemistry

200

Close contour lines indicate that there is a 

Mountain/Steep Slope

200

180° Longitude 

International Date Line

200

Shows symbols and what they mean

Key/Legend

200

What is an educated statement that could be tested called?

Hypothesis

200

4 Major areas of Earth Science

Oceanography, Astronomy, Meteorology, Geology

300

Elevation on a contour map is measured in 

Meters

300

What are the lines running from pole to pole; that measures the angular distance east or west of the Prime Meridian? 

Lines of Longitude

300

All flat maps show distortion, why?


It is difficult to represent curves on a flat piece of paper.

300

T or F. Is there only one set path to follow while completing the scientific method?

False

300

What time zone is California in?

Pacific Standard

400

Index Contours are

Contour lines that indicate the exact elevation

400

Which line of latitude is located at 23.5°N?

Tropic of Cancer

400

Approximately how many satellites are used to pinpoint your exact location on Earth and what system is used to do so?

24; Global Positioning System (GPS)

400

What is an independent variable?

The factor that is manipulated/changed. 

500

Using the contour lines, how do we know which way water is flowing?

Contour lines form a "V" shape when they cross rivers and water flows from higher to lower elevation

500

How many time zones are there on the Earth?

24

500

Mercator Projection is....

a map that has parallel lines of latitude and longitude (Square Grid)

500

What is a dependent variable?

The variable that we expect to change as a result of the independent variable.

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