6th Science Chapter 1 mapping Earth

How are remote sensing data commonly used?

____ is the measure of steepness of the ground

An area of Earth where the time is the same is a

one use of remote sensing is tp detect change over time

view that shows a vertical slice through the ground as though you are looking at Earth's insides from the side

A __________relates distances on a map to actual distances on Earth's surface.

the vertical lines on the map/globe are called

a map profile of rocks below the ground is a

What type of map would you use to show roads, parks, and general elevation?

What is this line that runs through the middle of the Earth. (it is a line of latitude)

When a topographic map has contour lines that are close together, what kind of hike can you expect?

a type of view that appears as though you are looking down on an area from above

|----------| 3,000 km this is an example of

remote sensing is collecting information about an area without being there

Which map features are used to find location?

A _______ is a representation that shows faults, rock types, and rock ages

All the symbols used on a map make up the

Which mapping option best represents the shapes of areas near the equator?

WHat type of map projection distorts the size of areas near the poles

Which mapping option shows differences in elevation of the land?