Mapping

Science

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

Conic projection explained in an easy to understand way.

the difference in elevation between two contour lines

Contour interval explained in an easy to understand way.

a line on a topographic map connecting points of equal elevation

Contour line explained in an easy to understand way.

the height of an object above sea level

Elevation explained in an easy to understand way.

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

Equator explained in an easy to understand way.

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

Gps explained in an easy to understand way.

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

Index contour explained in an easy to understand way.

a natural land feature, like valleys, hills or plains

Landform explained in an easy to understand way.

the distance in degrees north or south of the equator

Latitude explained in an easy to understand way.

the distance in degrees east or west of the prime meridian

Longitude explained in an easy to understand way.

a representation of the Earth's surface

Map explained in an easy to understand way.

explains the meaning of symbols used on a map

Map legend explained in an easy to understand way.

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

Map scale explained in an easy to understand way.

a landform of flat land with low relief

Plain explained in an easy to understand way.

a flat raised landform with a nearly level surface

Plateau explained in an easy to understand way.

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

Prime meridian explained in an easy to understand way.

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

Relief explained in an easy to understand way.

gathering information from a distance

Remote sensing explained in an easy to understand way.

a map showing Earth's surface features and elevations

Topographic map explained in an easy to understand way.

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

Topography explained in an easy to understand way.

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