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8th Science U7 L4-5

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The size and shape of the land surface features of a region, including its relief.   topography  
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The difference between the highest and lowest elevations in a given area; the variations in elevation of a land surface.   relief  
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The relationship between the measurements on a model, map or diagram and the actual measurement or distance.   scale  
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Map that shows the shape and elevation of the land surface using contour lines, and shows other land features using symbols and colors.   topographic map  
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The difference in the elevation between one contour line and the next.   contour interval  
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A measure of the slant of a line; the ratio of rise over run.   slope  
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A line that connects points of equal elevation on a map.   contour line  
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On a map, a darker, heavier contour line that is usually every fifth line.   index contour,  
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Process by which wind, water, and gravity leave eroded sediments in new locations.   depression  
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The process of gathering and analyzing information about an object without physically being in touch with the object.   remote sensing  
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A network of satellites that orbit Earth to measure positions on Earth’s surface.   global positioning system (GPS)  
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A system for capturing, storing, retrieving, analyzing, manipulating and displaying geographic data.   geographic information system (GIS)  
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