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Earths Surface Ch. 1

Earth's Surface Ch. 1 Test

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What is the magnetic declination? The difference between the magnetic north and the true north
What are three examples of remote sensing? using GPS, Sonar/ radar, satellite photography (GIS)
Which direction does a compass needle always point? North
On a topographic map, what is used to show elevation? Contour Lines
A fixed place on the Earth's surface from which direction and location can be determined is a Reference Point
Moving information from a curved surface to a flat surface causes Distortion
If a topographic map included a 6,000ft steep mountain next to an area of low hills, which would best describe the contour lines on the map? The contour lines around the steep mountain would be very close together.
A map projection plan that distorts the size of areas around the equator, while areas near the poles are sized properly is called Azimuthal
The imaginary circle halfway between the poles is the Equator
The height of an object above sea level is its Elevation
What mapmakers use to map a large area of land spanning east to west Conic Projection
The directions to the Geographic North Pole is called True North
Equal points on a topographic map are connected by Contour lines
Explain the differece between true north and magnetic north. Essay Question. See page 6 to help you formulate an answer.
Why do land masses near the poles look larger then they actually are in a cylindrical projection? Essay Question. See page 11 to help you formulate an answer.
What are the four cardinal directions? North, South, East, West
Why is a map legend so important? Essay Question. See page 14 to help you formulate an answer.
The distance north or south from the equator Latitude
A representation of the Earth's surface Map
The line of longitude used as the orgin in a system of coordinates and divided the Western and Eastern hemispheres Prime Meridian
The lines east and west from the prime meridian Longitude
The geographic north pole is also known as True North
A fixed place from which direction and location can be described Reference Point
Shows the surface features of the Earth Topographic Map
The difference in elevation between contour lines Contour Intervals
variations in elevation between contour lines Relief
A darker contour line, usually every fifth line Index Contour
A summary of the symbols used on a map Legend
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