science quiz Flashcards
features on maps
scale, legend, compass, contour lines, elevation, distance, title
relief
difference between the highest and lowest elevation of an area
how are contour lines shaped
based on range, elevation, and direction.
slope formula
rise/run
mountain or hill on map
small closed circles or a depression
valley on map
lines that cross a valley are Vshape pointing to higher elevation-stream valley- upstream
ridge on map
Vshaped valley going downstream
cliff on map
lines close together
topography
shape and size of land features
topographic map
shape of earth on a map
contour line
connects points of elevation
contour interval
relief between two lines
index contour linee
thick contour line
scale
shows relation of size and distance on a map
slope
steepness of one point to another
