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Geology Chap 3

Vocabulary

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Parallel An circle that runs east and west around the Earth and that is parallel to the equator; a line of latitude.
Latitude The angular distance north or south from the equator; expressed in degrees.
Meridian Any semicircle that runs north and south around Earth from the geographic North Pole to the geographic South Pole; a line of longitude.
Longitude The angular distance east or west from the prime meridian; expressed in degrees.
Remote Sensing The process of gathering and analyzing information without physically being in touch with the object.
Map Projection A flat map that represents a spherical surface.
Legend A list of map symbols and their meanings.
Scale The relationship between the distance shown on a map and the actual distance.
Topography The size and shape of the land surface features of a region, including its relief.
Elevation The height of an object above sea level.
Contour Line A line that connects points of equal elevation on a map.
Relief The difference between the highest and lowest elevations in a given area.
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