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Vocab
Term | Definition |
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Study of the shape and features of the earths surface | topography |
Shows 3-D shape and elevation of an area of land in 2-D | Topographic map |
Height above sea level | Elevation |
Connects places on topographic map that are all at same elevation (eventually a closed loop) | Contour line |
Vertical difference in elevation between neighboring contour lines | Contour line interval |
Difference between highest elevation and lowest elevation point on map | Relief |
Man made pic of earth taken from satellite orbiting the earth | Satellite |