Mapping the Earth

Collecting data about Earth from far above Earth's surface is called ___________.

The prime meridian passes through what location on Earth?

How many time zones are there around the entire surface of the Earth?

Zero latitude is known as what position on Earth?

What is shown in this image?

____ is the use of sound waves to detect and measure objects underwater.

How many time zones are there in Australia?

A _________________ shows the ratio between distances on a map.

_________ mapping combines many traditional types of maps into one.

What is represented by the image pictured?

One degree of longitude at the equator represents how many kilometers?

What is represented by the image pictured?

A(n) _______ is used on a topographic map to indicate elevation.

Which is NOT usually included in map legends?

On a topographic map, which do hachures point toward?

____________ lines run north and south and are measured from the prime meridian.

What type of land feature is represented by the depression contour lines at right?

Elevation differences between side-by-side contour lines on a topographic map is a

A _________________ explains what symbols on the map represent.

1 The study of mapmaking is ____________.

A ________ projection is a map that has parallel lines of latitude and longitude.

____________ technology helps determine a user's exact location.

What type of map is represented by the picture shown?

What type of map is represented by the picture shown?

What are the lines in the figure called?

A map that shows the distribution, arrangement, and type of rocks located below the soil is a

Which is a use of SeaBeam?

The ______ serves as the transition line for calendar days.

Zero longitude is known as the _______________.

The ____________________ uses sonar waves emitted from a ship to map the ocean floor.