Maps Definition
Map View
drawn as if you were looking down on an area from above Earth's surface
Topographic Map
shows the detailed shapes of Earth's surface, along with its natural and human-made features
Geologic Maps
show the surface geology of the mapping area
Map Legend
a key that lists all the symbols used on the map
Contour Lines
are lines on a topographic map that connect points of equal elevation
a measure of the steepness of the land
Longititude
Elevation
the height above sea level of any point on Earth's surface
Cross section
a profile view that shows a vertical slice through rocks below the surface
International Date Line
the line of longitude 180 degrees east or west of the prime meridian
Relief
the difference in elevation between the highest and lowest point in an area
Remote Sensing
Latitude
the distance in degrees north or south of the equator
Time Zone
the area of Earth's surface between two meridians where people use the same time
Contour interval
the elevation difference between contours that are next to each other