Earth and Space Science Chapter 2

Lines of _______________________ run parallel to the equator.

Which labeled point has the lowest elevation?

If the contour interval is 20 m on the map what is the elevation at letter A?

Lines of longitude can also be called meridians (an example is the Prime Meridian).

The peak's longitude?

What is used to indicate a depression contour?

The image is of Olympus Mons on Mars.  Which measurement corresponds to the peak's latitude?

What is the highest possible point on the map?

The __________________ represents 0 degrees latitude.

The equator is the reference for latitude.  North and south poles are at 90 degrees N & S.

The science of mapmaking is called

The International Date Line is another name for the ________________.

About how wide is each time zone?

How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?

Which of the labeled points on the map is the highest labeled point?

A contour line on a __________________ map connects points of equal elevation.

In which hemisphere is the area of the map?

Which of these explains what the symbols on a map mean?

How many time zones are there on Earth?

Which city is closest to the campground on the map?