Earth Science Map Review

The __ is the ratio of two numbers that indicate the relative size of the features on the map.

A ____ is one half of a sphere that makes up the earth's surface

Your geographic __________ are the precise latitude and longitude values of your location.

If you were standing at a point that has 0° latitude, you would be standing on __________.

an area's topography is determined by the area's elevation, relief and ____?

How many contour lines would you need to show a change in elevation of 1000ft on a map with a contour interval of 200ft?

23.5 degrees south latitude is the _____

What is the highest possible number for a longitude reading?

Which of these could give you the most accurate geographic coordinates?

A(n) __________ is a simplified image that models a part of the earth's surface.

23.5 degress north latitude is the _____

If you were standing at a point that has 0° longitude, you would be standing on __________.

North, south, east, and west are known as the _____ directions.

A person who creates maps is called a __________.

The arrow on many maps points __________.

Which of these choices is true about any map that shows the entire world?

Maps have a ____, a boxed area where all of the symbols and colors used on the map are defined.

aviation/sea maps are called ____.

Which of these would most accurately show the true shape of a continent?

A map is an example of a ____ used by geologists.