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Earth Sci Vocab 2

Measuring Earth

QuestionAnswer
Atmosphere gas around astronomical object, air or climate
Contour Interval difference in elevation between 2 consecutive, unconnected lines on a topographic map
Contour Line an isoline on a topographer or contour map that connects points of equal elevation on a planet's surface
Elevation vertical distance above/below sea level
Gradient slope,rate of change;amount of change in field distance change
Hachured Lines little lines on a contour lines indicating DECREASING elevation, sows a depression, crater, etc.
Hydrosphere Area/layer of Earth & atmosphere in which liquid water is found
Latitude Runs East and West, runs horizontal
Lithosphere area/layers of Earth made of rock; crust
Longitude Runs North and South and is vertical
Model anyway of showing the properties of an object, event or system
Profile a side view of a location topography; topography is aka landscape
Bench Mark a permanent marker with known elevation & altitude printed on it and fastened to Earth's surface
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