Science Vocab
A testable explanation for a scientific question
Hypothesis
This part of the map lets you know what the different symbols mean.
Key
These lines are numbered and show the height above or below sea level.
Contour lines
The shape and arrangement of the land including its mountains, valleys, hills, and rivers.
Topography
A mountain-like landform that has flat top to it
Plateau
The step by step process that a scientist uses to answer questions about the natural world.
*Triple Points Question! ... 600 points if you get it correct*
The Scientific Method
This part of the map shows the cardinal directions. (N, S, E, W)
Compass
These lines stretch from East to West across a map, but are measured North or South.
Lines of Latitude.
The height above sea level or the distance below sea level.
Elevation
Relatively flat areas, some inland and others are coastal (near large bodies of water)
Plains
A smaller representation of of a real-world object. The representation allows you to view objects that are too large or too small.
Model
The earth is split into 360 of these. They help in measuring latitude and longitude. It is also the same measure of a circle.
These lines stretch from North to South, but are measured East-West.
Lines of Longitude
A feature such as hill, river, valley, or lake.
Landform
These landforms can be found individually, in ranges, systems, or belts.
Mountains
Describes why something happens the way it does
Scientific Theory
Symbol
The labeled distance between contour lines.
Interval
The difference between high and low elevations.
Relief
A flat model of the Earth's surface. It can show the whole Earth or even a small part.
Map
Tells what will happen based on observations and recorded data
Scientific Law
This line of Longitude is at zero, 0, degrees.
Prime Meridian
The line of latitude at zero, 0, degrees.
The Equator
Scale
2 part Question! (500 points each)
a.) This means the contour lines are very close together.
b.) This means the contour lines are not to close together, but still show a slope.
a.) Steep
b.) Gentle