Features
area of land where topography is the same
landform region
map
list of symbols used on map
key
a satellite image is made up of a bunch of these
pixels
a pretty level surface, but has some elevation
plateau
framework of lines to make maps
map projection
lines that run north to south
longitude
the use of numbers to store and understand maps
digitizing
how high something is above sea level
elevation
shows elevation and surface features
topographic map
line that divides western and eastern hemisphere
Prime Meridian
on a topographic map lines that are closer together means
steeper area
difference between high point a low point of specific area
relief
type of map that is best to show just one country
conic
picture used by mapmakers to stand for a feature
symbol
a group of mountain ranges together
mountain system
the 3 types of landforms
plains, mountains, plateaus
types of maps
equal-area, mercator, topographic, conic
every fifth contour line on a topographic map
index contour
a computer has these uses for mapmakers
store data, display, modify, digitize, print