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Chapter 20
Map Drafting
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| block diagram | A 3D projection using the isometric view. |
| cartographer | A mapmaker. |
| cartography | A graphic method of representing facts about the surface of the earth or other bodies in the solar system. |
| contour | Lines of constant level that help represent vertical distances on 2D maps. |
| contour interval | The vertical distance between contour lines. |
| dip | The slope of the contact between two rock formations. |
| fault | The line along which a rock layer has broken. |
| geology | The science that deals with the makeup and structure of the earth's surface and interior depths. |
| operations map | A map that shows the relationship between the land's physical features and the operation that is to be performed. |
| plat | A map used to show the boundaries of a piece of land and to identify it. |
| spline | A curved line that passes through or is controlled by a series of points. |
| stratum | A distinct layer below the surface of the earth. |
| strike | The direction of contact between two rock formations. |
| topographic maps | A map that presents a complete pictorial description of the area shown. |
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