Vocab
A flat model of all or part of Earth's surface
Map
The difference between contour lines.
Contour interval.
This type of map uses an altimeter and shows elevation and slope.
Topographic map.
This line of latitude is located at 0 degrees.
Equator
Difference in elevation between the highest and lowest parts of an area.
Relief.
Globe
Three people who use the topographic map.
hiker, military, survivalist, land developer, erosion specialist
This uses satellites to help with navigation and creating detailed maps.
GPS (Global Positioning System)
This line of longitude is located at 0 degrees.
Prime Meridian.
This happens and makes flat maps of the whole world a little bit distorted.
The poles stretch and things near them seem bigger.
Shapes or pictures to stand for features on Earth's surface.
Symbols
Indicates a very steep slope.
Contour lines are close together.
This gives detailed information from a distant location.
Remote Sensing
These lines run the same way as the equator.
Lines of latitude.
A landform that has a high elevation but a flat surface on top.
Plateau.
Connects a distance on the map to an actual distance.
Scale
The view of the side of the mountain.
Profile view.
This combines computer data from many sources.
GIS (Global Information System)
These lines divide the earth into 360 pieces: 180 degrees West and 180 degrees East
Lines of longitude
This is what we call our height above sea level.
Elevation
A line joining parts of equal elevation on a surface.
Contour line.
When a creek flows, what clues can you use on the map to figure out which way?
The V will point upstream. Elevation changes, water always flows from high to low elevations.
This type of map shows surface geology and uses colors and symbols.
Geologic map
Lines of latitude can be 0 degrees to ??? degrees N?
0 degrees to 90 degrees N and 90 degrees S.
A landform that has high elevation and high relief.
Mountain