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Science CPO 5
Ch 8.2
Question | Answer |
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relief | the distance between a high and low place on a map. |
elevation | the height of an object measured from a reference level. |
sea level | the average level of the ocean; the halfway point between high tide and low tide. |
topographic map | maps that use contour lines to show elevation. |
contour lines | curved lines on a map that indicate all the points where the elevation or depth is the same. |
slope | a measure of how steep land is, also called gradient. |