Topography
Topographic maps are drawn as if we were looking at a piece of land from what perspective?
Above.
A flat model of all or part of Earth's surface.
Map
Made of nearly flat or gently rolling land with low relief.
Plains
This is 1/360th of a way around a circle.
A degree
A process where map makers determine distances and elevations using instruments and principles of geometry.
Surveying
The difference in elevation on a topographic map is shown by using what?
Contour intervals
A sphere that represents Earth's ENTIRE surface.
Globe
The height above sea level.
Elevation
Longitude
Pictures of Earth's surface made up of thousands of tiny dots called "Pixels".
Satellite Images
On a topographic map, steep cliffs appear as what?
Closely drawn lines.
Relates distance on a map to a distance on Earth's surface. 1 cm=100 miles
Scale
Land with high relief and high elevation.
Mountains
Imaginary lines that run East to West on a map.
Latitude.
Technology sent into Earth's atmosphere that takes pictures of Earth from above.
Satellite
Lines connecting areas with the same elevation are called this.
Contour Lines
A single imaginary line that divides Earth into North and South hemispheres
Equator
A landform with high elevation and a flat (level) surface.
Plateaus
Shows the cardinal directions on a map. North, south, east, and west.
Compass
A method of finding latitude, longitude and elevation with satellites. Information is sent to Earth for use on our phones and computers.
GPS
The act of drawing lines, connecting elevation is known as what?
Contouring.
A single imaginary line that divides Earth into Eastern and Western hemispheres.
Prime Meridian
The difference in elevation between points in an area.
Relief
Used by mapmakers. Shapes or pictures that represent features on Earth's Surface.
Symbols
What does GPS stand for?
Global Positioning System