Maps
Maps that use human created boundaries and lines to determine states and countries
Political Maps
Lines that connect areas of equal elevation
Contour Lines
How many time zones are there in the world?
24
How many GPS satellites are there in space?
24
Lines that measure distance North and South of the Equator
Lines of Latitude
Maps that show detailed shapes of Earth's surface, along with human made and natural made features
Topographic Maps
The height above sea level
Elevation
If it is 2 pm in San Diego, CA, what time is it in New York?
5 pm
At any given moment, how many GPS satellites are being used for navigation?
3-4
True or false? Lines of Longitude measure distance North and South of the Equator.
False
Maps that use shading to determine mountains and flat areas
Relief Maps
The difference from highest area of elevation to lowest point of elevation in an area
Relief
If it is 4 am in Seattle, WA, what time is it in Tampa, FL?
7 am
What is used for digital map making?
GIS
What relates the distance on a map to the actual distance in real life?
Map Scale
Maps that show interstate highways, emergency routes, and railroads
Road Maps
True or False: If you cross the International Date Line, the date changes by 1 day.
True
What is the process of collecting data about an area without actually coming into contact with that area?
Remote sensing
This item tells people what symbols mean on a map
Map Legend
The view of looking at something from "straight on"
Profile View
The measure of steepness of land
Slope
Why is the International Date Line not a straight line?
Military purposed
How long has Mr. Molloy taught at DeC?
13 Years