Topographic Maps
Change in elevation from one contour line to the next
Contour Interval
What would the highest latitude reading which would be at the N or S pole?
90 Degrees N or S.
Shows distance on a map
Map scale
What is the 1st step to the scientific method?
Identify the Problem
4 Major areas of Science
Earth Science, Physics, Biology, Chemistry
Close contour lines indicate that there is a
Mountain/Steep Slope
180° Longitude
International Date Line
Shows symbols and what they mean
Key/Legend
What is an educated statement that could be tested called?
Hypothesis
4 Major areas of Earth Science
Oceanography, Astronomy, Meteorology, Geology
Elevation on a contour map is measured in
Meters
What are the lines running from pole to pole; that measures the angular distance east or west of the Prime Meridian?
Lines of Longitude
All flat maps show distortion, why?
It is difficult to represent curves on a flat piece of paper.
T or F. Is there only one set path to follow while completing the scientific method?
False
What time zone is California in?
Pacific Standard
Index Contours are
Contour lines that indicate the exact elevation
Which line of latitude is located at 23.5°N?
Tropic of Cancer
Approximately how many satellites are used to pinpoint your exact location on Earth and what system is used to do so?
24; Global Positioning System (GPS)
What is an independent variable?
The factor that is manipulated/changed.
Using the contour lines, how do we know which way water is flowing?
Contour lines form a "V" shape when they cross rivers and water flows from higher to lower elevation
How many time zones are there on the Earth?
24
Mercator Projection is....
a map that has parallel lines of latitude and longitude (Square Grid)
What is a dependent variable?
The variable that we expect to change as a result of the independent variable.