Maps & Globes
What is a drawing or representation of Earth's features and locations called?
A map.
What are the imaginary lines that run east to west on a globe called?
Lines of latitude.
What type of map shows the shape and elevation of Earth's surface?
A topographic map.
What is the term for the shape and features of Earth's surface?
Topography.
What technology uses satellites to determine a location on Earth?
GPS
What is a spherical model of Earth called?
A globe
What are the imaginary lines that run north to south on a globe called?
Lines of longitude.
What are the lines that connect points of equal elevation on a map called?
Contour lines.
What type of map shows different rock formations and geologic features?
A geologic map.
What does GPS stand for?
Global Positioning System.
What are the explanations of symbols (usually a chart or table) used on a map called?
A map legend.
What is another name for lines of longitude?
Meridians.
What type of slope is represented by contour lines that are very close together?
A steep slope.
What are regions of Earth that use the same standard time called?
Time zones.
What is the process of gathering information about Earth's surface from a distance called?
Remote sensing.
What is the comparison between a distance on a map and the actual distance on Earth called?
A map scale.
How many standard time zones is Earth divided into?
24
What is the difference in elevation between neighboring contour lines called?
A contour interval.
What type of slope is represented by contour lines that are spaced far apart?
A gentle slope.
What technology uses geographic data to create, organize, and analyze maps?
GIS (Geographic Information System).
What is the process of representing Earth's curved surface on a flat map called?
A map projection.
What imaginary line marks where the calendar date changes by one day?
The International Date Line.
What is a side view showing changes in the elevation of land called?
A topographic profile.
What is the main difference between a geologic map and a topographic map?
A geologic map shows rock formations and geologic features, while a topographic map shows elevation and the shape of Earth's surface.
What is the main difference between GPS and GIS?
GPS uses satellites to determine locations, while GIS uses geographic data to create and analyze maps.