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.
