Ch 1 : Earths Changing Surface Flashcards
A flat model of all or part of earths surface as seen from above
Map
Height above sea level
Elevation
A sphere that represents earths entire surface
Globe
A feature of topography formed by the processes that shape earths surface
Landform
On a map pictures used by mapmakers to stand for features on earths surface
Symbol
A landform with high. Elevation and high relief
Mountain
An imaginary line that circles earth halfway between the north and south poles
Equator
A landform that high elevation and a more or less level surface
Plateau
One half of the sphere that makes up earths surface
Hemisphere
The distance in degrees north or south of the equator
Latitude
The distance in degrees east or west of the prime meridian
Longitude
The process of gathering data for a map by using instruments and the principles of geometry to determine distance and elevation
Surveying
Converting information to numbers for use by a computer
Digitizing
A line on a topographic map that connects the points of equal elevation
Contour line
The difference in elevation from one contour line to the next
Contour interval
The shape of the land determined by the elevation, relief, and landforms
Topography
