Unit 2: Studying the Earth's Surface

What is the reference point for lines of latitude?

What is the minimum number of points needed for triangulation?

The shape of planet Earth is closest to a

Earth is best represented by a Mercator Map.

A hill has an elevation of 100 ft. and there are 5 contour lines, what is the contour interval?

A map that uses contour lines to reveal landforms is a(n)

The continents are large land areas extending from high mountain tops to sea level.

If you walk along a contour line you will be walking uphill.

what type or orbit is a satellite in if it: 36,000 km alt & takes 24 hrs to complete one orbit?

What is a figure drawn on a map or nautical chart that shows north, south, east, and west

Steep contour lines indicate water.

Using a globe to represent earth's surface avoids distortions of the

Where is the Mercator Projection most accurate?

On a compass rose, SE means

the degree of latitude or longitude is divided into

On a topographic map, V’s that point uphill indicate

satellites are used for

A geologic map primarily shows

The deepest places in the oceans are the ocean trenches.

Which projection has correct features at the equator, but distorted features near the poles?

What type of map represents locations of geographic features?

Locations can be described a variety of ways.

The Prime Meridian is at 180° longitude.

What feature on a map shows the ratio of map distance to actual earth distance?

Which lines start at the equator and circle around the planet?

What device aligns itself with magnetic north and can be used to find direction?

What is the longitude of the prime meridian?

Elevation is the height of

contour lines can be used to reveal the locations of

A contour line connects points of equal elevation.

What is the average height of the ocean’s surface called?

On a map, are the lines that run parallel to the equator called?

what device aline itself with magnetic north and is used to find direction