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100

Define a Scale

A map feature that relates a distance on the map to a distance on Earth’s surface.

100

The difference in elevation between the highest and lowest parts of an area is its ______.

Relief

100

What does GPS stand for?

Global Positioning System

100

A map is an example of a _________ used by geologists.

model

100

Where is the largest mountain in our solar system?

Mars

200

Which imaginary line sits at 0 degree longitude?

Prime Meridian

200

A landform that has high elevation and a more or less level surface is a ______.

Plateau

200

What is a pixel?

A satellite image is made of thousands of tiny dots

200

An area’s topography is determined by the area’s elevation, relief, and ______.

Landforms

200

What time do the Royals play tonight?

6:08 CDT

300

If you walk to Mexico, you are getting closer to what major latitude line?

Equator

300

One major difference between a coastal plain and an interior plain is in ______.

Elevation

300

How have computers revolutionized  mapmaking?

  • mapmakers can store, process and display data electronically
  • mapmakers can digitize data, or convert locations of map    points to numbers
  • automatically make maps which would take a person hours    to draw
  • produce maps from many data sources such as satellites and the
300

What do contour lines show us a difference of?

Elevation

300

What is Mrs. Mac's daughter's favorite color?

Yellow

400

1/360 of the way around the Earth is a?

degree

400

Put these in order from smallest to largest.

Mountain Belt, Mountain Range, Mountain System

Range, System, Belt

400
How do Computers get their data to make maps?

Satellites

400

What does it mean when contour lines are close together?

Steep slope

400

What sport has the largest number of participants?

Fishing