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a map made by projecting lines from a globe, onto a cone

A Map Made By Projecting Lines From A Globe, Onto A Cone.

Conic Projection

Conic Projection Simple Definition

the difference in elevation between two contour lines

The Difference In Elevation Between Two Contour Lines.

Contour Interval

Contour Interval Simple Definition

a line on a topographic map connecting points of equal elevation

A Line On A Topographic Map Connecting Points Of Equal Elevation.

Contour Line

Contour Line Simple Definition

the height of an object above sea level

The Height Of An Object Above Sea Level.

Elevation

Elevation Simple Definition

a line running east to west around the center of the Earth

A Line Running East To West Around The Center Of The Earth.

Equator

Equator Simple Definition

a system of satellites that enable the receiver to determine their location (global positioning system)

A System Of Satellites That Enable The Receiver To Determine Their Location (global Positioning System).

Gps

Gps Simple Definition

on a map, the heavy contour line labeled with the elevation

On A Map, The Heavy Contour Line Labeled With The Elevation.

Index Contour

Index Contour Simple Definition

a natural land feature, like valleys, hills or plains

A Natural Land Feature, Like Valleys, Hills Or Plains.

Landform

Landform Simple Definition

the distance in degrees north or south of the equator

The Distance In Degrees North Or South Of The Equator.

Latitude

Latitude Simple Definition

the distance in degrees east or west of the prime meridian

The Distance In Degrees East Or West Of The Prime Meridian.

Longitude

Longitude Simple Definition

a representation of the Earth's surface

A Representation Of The Earth's Surface.

Map

Map Simple Definition

explains the meaning of symbols used on a map

Explains The Meaning Of Symbols Used On A Map.

Map Legend

Map Legend Simple Definition

the relationship between distances on a map and distances on Earth's surface

The Relationship Between Distances On A Map And Distances On Earth's Surface.

Map Scale

Map Scale Simple Definition

a landform of flat land with low relief

A Landform Of Flat Land With Low Relief.

Plain

Plain Simple Definition

a flat raised landform with a nearly level surface

A Flat Raised Landform With A Nearly Level Surface.

Plateau

Plateau Simple Definition

a line running north to south around the center of the Earth

A Line Running North To South Around The Center Of The Earth.

Prime Meridian

Prime Meridian Simple Definition

difference in elevation between the high and low parts of an area

Difference In Elevation Between The High And Low Parts Of An Area.

Relief

Relief Simple Definition

gathering information from a distance

Gathering Information From A Distance.

Remote Sensing

Remote Sensing Simple Definition

a map showing Earth's surface features and elevations

A Map Showing Earth's Surface Features And Elevations.

Topographic Map

Topographic Map Simple Definition

the study of the shape of the land determined by elevation and landforms like mountains, rivers, and valleys

The Study Of The Shape Of The Land Determined By Elevation And Landforms Like Mountains, Rivers, And Valleys.

Topography

Topography Simple Definition

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