Exploring Earth's Surface
Models of Earth 1
Models of Earth 2
Topographic Maps
Mystery
100
True or False: A mountain system is a group of mountains in the same area.
False
100
True or False: A globe shows Earth as it looks from space.
True
100
True or False: A conic projection has curved lines of longitude and latitude.
False.
100
True or False: If a contour line is a closed loop with dashes inside, it shows a hill top.
False
100
What system uses satellites to find latitude, longitude, and elevation?
Global Positioning System (GPS)
200
The topography of an area includes the area's elevations, relief, and _____________.
landforms.
200
What part of a map shows what the symbols on the map stand for?
Key
200
An imaginary line that goes through the North and South poles is the __________________.
prime meridian
200
On a topographic map, a line connecting points with the same elevation is a _____________.
contour line.
200
True or False: Measuring distance and elevation with instruments is called surveying.
True
300
A landform with high elevation and a flat surface is a _____________.
plateau.
300
Distance north or south of the equator is called ____________.
latitude.
300
The longitude of the prime meridian is (90 degrees N; 0 degrees W; 0 degrees S)
0 degrees W
300
Where contour lines are far apart, the ground has a ______________.
gentle slope.
300
Look at the map. Which kind of projection is this map?
conic projection
400
A landform with nearly flat or gently rolling land is a ______________.
plain.
400
Which kind of projection spreads out lands near the edges of the map?
equal-area projection
400
One half of Earth's surface is a ____________.
hemisphere
400
An index contour is labeled with the ____________.
elevation.
400
Look at the map. Where is Los Angeles located?
34 degrees N and 118 degrees W
500
Look at the Contour Map. Which kind of landform is shown on the map?
Hill
500
All lines of latitude are parallel to the __________.
equator
500
A Mercator projection spreads out lands near the __________.
poles
500
Look at the Contour Map. What is the contour interval of the map.
20 meters.
500
Look at the Contour Map. Which side of the land on the map is steepest?
east side.
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