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ECS Ch1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| topography | shape of land |
| elevation | height above sea level |
| relief | difference in height between highest and lowest elevation |
| plain | very small relief landform |
| mountain | landform with high elevation and relief |
| latitude | horizontal lines measuring distance |
| longitude | vertical lines measuring distance |
| equator | 0 degrees latitude |
| prime meridian | 0 degrees longitude |
| contour line | connects points of equal elevation |
| interval | equal changes in elevation |
| steep slope | contour lines close together |
| gentle slope | contour lines far apart |