Misc.
Bodies of Water
Maps
Soil
100
Lines of L=longitude run which way on a map?
Vertical
100
The Earth's tidal patterns are primarily affected by the
Moon
100
On a topographic map, every position along a single contour line will be at the same
Elevation
100
Label the soil profile with the appropriate letters (C, B, A, O) from top to bottom
O, A, B, C
200
The title, scale, key, compass and caption on a map are necessary because
Without them it would be incredibly unclear (or unusable)
200
All water on Earth's surface
Surface water
200
Planar map projection
200
The 3 sediments comprising soil
Sand, silt, clay
300
Find the latitude and longitude of Tampa, Florida (write latitude first, then longitude)
26°N, 82° W
300
The _______________ of ocean water will either cause it to rise or sink, creating ocean currents.
Density/salinity
300
A map feature that helps a reader interpret symbols or colors on the map.
Legend/Key
300
The top layer of a soil profile containing partially decomposed organic debris
The O horizon
400
All the interconnected groundwater and surface water in a region
Watershed
400
These imaginary lines indicate distance North or South of the equator
Latitude
400
A contour line labeled with an elevation
Index contour line
400
This horizon is composed of unweathered material, often called bedrock.
The R horizon
500
Lines of latitude run which way on a map?
Horizontal
500
The water level beneath the surface of the ground in an area
Water table
500
A type of map that shows physical features through color, texture, and shading.
Physical map
500
The order of the soil horizons
O, A, E, B, C, R