Models Of The Earth

Question 1

A flat model of all or parts of earths surface as seen from above.

Answer 1

Map

Question 2

Globe

Answer 2

A sphere that represents earths entire surface.

Question 3

Maps and globes are drawn to scale and used symbols to represent __________________ and other features on earth’s surface

Answer 3

Topography

Question 4

Scale

Answer 4

Relates distance on a map to a distance on earths surface.

Question 5

Used my mapmakers and can be shapes or pictures to stand for features on earths surface; can stand for a physical feature or a man-made feature

Answer 5

Symbols

Question 6

Grid lines on maps and globes are often used, with nine Curving because the earth is a sphere. The baselines for measuring distance on earth are the _____________ and the
_________ _____________

Answer 6

Equator

Prime Meridian

Question 7

Process where mapmakers determine distances and elevations using instrument and the principles of geometry

Answer 7

Surveying