definitions 1
what is topography what does a topographic map show
shape of land, surface features of land
built up sediment where a river meets and ocean
dune
the height of land measured from sea level is called _______
elevation
what natural process increases when plants are removed by a fire
erosion
what doe we use to describe topography
relief, elevation,landforms
features such as coastlines, dunes,mountains and more
landform
landforms with both high elevation and high relief
mountain
when contour lines are close together the land is ____
steep
what is it called when pictures of earth taken from a camera mounted on an airplane
Ariel photography
ranges and systems in a long chain
mountain range
a hill of sand piled up by wind
delta
plain
landform with both low elevation and low relief
images on earth collected by satalites are called
satellite imagery
forces that build up landform are called __________ forces. forces that wear away land are called___________ forces
constructive,deconstructive
a natural stream of water that flows into another body of water
river
process that describes how rock changes from one form to another over time due to both constructive and deconstructive forces
rock cycle
plains uswind,water,and fire all effect the _________
geosphere
how does a GIS work
computare/software that produces interactive maps
height of a point above sea level on earths surface
elevation
plateau
landform with high elevation and low relief
lines on a topographic map that connects areas of the same elevations are called _________
contour lines
how does a gps work
satellite signals to fix location of receiver on earth