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Topography
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Topography | An area and its features |
| Elevation | Distance from sea level |
| Relief | Distance between the highest and lowest points |
| Landform | Naturally occurring feature of land |
| Equator | Imaginary line |
| Prime meridian | Imaginary |
| Latitude | Distance north or south of the equator |
| Longitude | Distance west or east of the prime meridian |
| Satellite images | Picture of earth taken by a satellite |
| Contour lines | Lines that show areas of the same elevation |
| Index contour | Bold line with a number representing elevation |
| Contour interval | Distance between contour lines |