Geography, main things Flashcards
What is biosphere
living things
what is an oblique photo
from an angle
ground photo
taken form the ground
what is a ariel photo
from above looking down
satellite photo
taken form a satelliete
what is atmosphere
air
which way is latitude
same way as the equator across the globe
which way is longitude
same way as the prime meridian down the globe
what is hydrosphere
water
what is a contuor interval
difference in height between 2 contour lines
what are the 4 main types of precipitaion
sleet, snow, rain, hail
what is written first, lat or long
Latitude
latitude is always north and south or east and west
north and south
longitude is always north and south or west and east
west and east
what is lithosphere
Earth
what are some mountain charcteristics
high above sea level,
steep slopes,
shallow soils,
higher up becomes colder,
deep narrow valleys,
small summit,
deep narrow valleys,
great distance between high and low points