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s7ch 2 vocab

TermDefinition
international date line DEFINITION:an imaginary line on the surface of the earth following (approximately) the 180th meridian SYNONYMS (2): dateline, date line CONNECTION:
latitude DEFINITION: an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator SYNONYMS (2):compass. extent. CONNECTION:
longitude DEFINITION:he angular distance of a place east or west of the meridian at Greenwich, England, or west of the standard meridian of a celestial object, usually expressed in degrees and minutes. SYNONYMS (2):compass. continuance. CONNECTION:
map legend DEFINITION:A map legend is a description, explanation, or table of symbols printed on a map or chart to permit a better understanding or interpretation of it. SYNONYMS (2):legend for a map, key for a map CONNECTION:
map scale DEFINITION:A map scale is the relationship between a distance on a map and the corresponding distance on the earth. Map scale may be expressed as an equivalence SYNONYMS (2):calibration, degrees CONNECTION:
map view DEFINITION:When focused, it will capture keypresses and touch gestures to move the map SYNONYMS (2):plan chart CONNECTION:
profile view DEFINITION: gives the count of the number of times your social media profile has been viewed SYNONYMS (2):contour delineation. CONNECTION:
time zone DEFINITION:gives the count of the number of times your social media profile has been viewed SYNONYMS (2):contour delineation. CONNECTION:
contour DEFINITION:an outline, especially one representing or bounding the shape or form of something. SYNONYMS (2):shape form CONNECTION:
contour interval DEFINITION:the difference in elevation represented by each contour line on a topographic map. SYNONYMS (2):contour · hachure CONNECTION:
cross section DEFINITION:a surface or shape that is or would be exposed by making a straight cut through something, especially at right angles to an axis. SYNONYMS (2):proportion, random-sample CONNECTION:
elevation DEFINITION:the action or fact of elevating or being elevated SYNONYMS (2):promotion upgrading CONNECTION:
geologic map DEFINITION:Geologic maps represent the distribution of different types of rock and surgical deposits, as well as locations of geologic structures such as faults and folds SYNONYMS (2):geographic · earthly CONNECTION:
relief DEFINITION:a feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress. SYNONYMS (2):reassurance consolation CONNECTION:
remote sensing DEFINITION:the scanning of the earth by satellite or high-flying aircraft in order to obtain information about it. SYNONYMS (2):biopiracy, anatomize, CONNECTION:
slope DEFINITION:a surface of which one end or side is at a higher level than another; a rising or falling surface. SYNONYMS (2):incline tilt CONNECTION:
topographic map DEFINITION:the use of elevation contour lines to show the shape of the Earth's surface. SYNONYMS (2):contour map. topographic map. CONNECTION:
land form DEFINITION:a natural feature of the earth's surface. SYNONYMS (2):erosional, sedimentary, CONNECTION:
mountains DEFINITION:a large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level; a large steep hill. SYNONYMS (2):height elevation CONNECTION:
plains DEFINITION:a large area of flat land with few trees. SYNONYMS (2):grassland flatland CONNECTION:
plateau DEFINITION:an area of relatively level high ground. SYNONYMS (2):upland tableland CONNECTION:
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