Chapter One Science Study Set Flashcards
Map View
drawn as if you were looking down on an area from above Earth’s surface
Profile View
a drawing that shows an object as though you were looking at it from the side
Map Legend
a key that lists all the symbols used on the map
Map Legend
a key that lists all the symbols used on the map
Map Scale
is the relationship between a distance on the map and the actual distance on the ground
Longitude
The distance in degrees east or west of the prime meridian
Latitude
The distance in degrees north or south of the equator
Time Zone
The Area on Earth’s Surface between two meridians where people use the same time
International Date Line
The line of longitude 180 degrees east or west of the prime meridian
Topographic Map
shows the detailed shapes of Earth’s surface, along with its natural and human-made features
Elevation
The height above sea level of any point on Earth’s surface
Relief
The difference in elevation between the highest and lowest point in elevation
Contour Lines
are lines on a topographic map that connect points of equal elevation
Contour Interval
the elevation difference between contours that are next to each other
Slope
is a measure of the steepness of the land
