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Stack #4722587
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| is a type of map that highlights the natural, geographical features of an area rather than human-made boundaries | Physical map |
| is a type of map that shows human-made boundaries and government divisions, such as countries, states, provinces, counties, and cities | political map |
| is a modern map created to show geographical conditions, events, or boundaries from a specific time in the past | historical map |
| is a mathematical method used to transfer the curved, three-dimensional surface of the Earth onto a flat two-dimensional surface like a paper map or computer screen | projections |
| can mean either a small coral island or a guide that explains symbols on a map | key |
| is a round, 3 dimensional scale model of the planet earth or a celestial body. | Globe |
| is a circular symbol on a map or nautical chart that shows the main directions | Compass rose |
| is an exact half of a sphere, created when a round object is cut straight through its center | Hemispheres |
| is a large water fall, or sudden, violent downpour and rush of water | cataract |
| is an isolated hill with steep, vertical sides and a small, flat top | Butte |
| is a large, flat, dry area of land covered with grass and very few trees | Steppe |
| is a large, slow moving mass of ice, snow, rock, and water that forms on land and flows downhill under its own weight and gravity | Glacier |
| is a fertile or green area in a desert made possible by a source of freshwater, such as an underground aquifer, natural spring, or well | oasis |
| is a wide, flat area of elevated land that stands higher than the surrounding terrian | plateau |
| is a flat topped hill or small mountain with steep, cliff like sides, commonly found in ardid regions | mesa |
| Lines of longitude are imaginary vertical lines that run from the North Pole to the South Pole to measure distance east or west. They are also called meridians | Longitude lines |
| is a deep, narrow valley with very steep rocky sides, usually with a river or stream flowing along the bottom | canyon |
| is a large, dry area of land that gets very little rain and has few plants | desert |
| is a protected body of water where ships and boats can safely anchor,dock, or take shelter from rough open water | harbor |
| is either a high point of land that juts out into a body of water or a sleeveless outer garment that hangs from the shoulders | cape |
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