| Question |
Answer |
| Conic Projection |
A map projection made by projecting points and lines from a globe onto a cone it produeces accorate maps of areas smaller then the whole Earth, Such as a nation or state. |
| contour lines |
a line on a topgraph map that connects points of equeal elevtation. |
| contour interval |
the difference in elevation between two side by side countour lines on a topograph map. |
| equator |
an imaginary line at 0 degrees latitude exactly halfway between the north and south poles. |
| fault block mountain |
jagged mountains formed from huge tilted blocks of rock that are separated from surrounding rock by faults. |
| foliated mountains |
created when rock layers are squeezed from the opposite side causing them to buckle up and fold. |
| international date line |
the 180 degrees meridian on the other side of earth from the prime meridian an imaginary line in the pacific ocean where we change calendar days. |
| landsat satellite |
satellites that collect information about earth's surface by using a mirror to detect different wavelengths or emitted energy. |
| latitude |
a distance north or south of the equator expressed in degrees. |
| longitude |
a distance east or west of the prime meridian expressed in degrees. |
| map legend |
the symbols on most maps that is to explain what the symbols mean. |
| map scale |
the relationship between distance drawn on a map and actual distance on earth's surface |
| mercater map |
a map projecting method using parallel longitude lines connecting shapes, are accurate but their areas are distorted. |
| plain |
a landform that is relatively flat. |
| plateau |
landforms created next to mountains. |
| prime meridian |
an imaginary line running from the north pole to south pole. |
| robinson |
a map projection using curved longitude lines. |
| sonar |
use of sound waves to detect size and shapes found under water. |
| topex poseidon satellite |
a satellite that collects information about earths oceans using radar. |
| typograph map |
a map that uses contour lines to show changes. |
| unwarped mountain |
formed when earths crust is pushed up. |
| volcano |
a vent in earths surface that often lava and volcanic ash come out of. |
