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'Rungs of a Ladder' on a map refer to: ?
Latitude, N or S
'Hanging Ropes' on a map refer to: ?
Longitude, W or E
Lines/Circles parallel to the Equator denoting angles from center of Earth
Parallels of Latitude
Lines/Circles perpendicular to the Equator denoting angles from center of Earth
Meridians of Longitude
Projections that are slices perpendicular to the surface of the earth on a shown plane
Cross-Sections
Formula for Vertical Exaggeration
(Horizontal Scale)
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(Vertical Scale)
Using a graphed line to predict values between the plotted points: ?
Interpolation
Using a graphed line to predict values outside the range of plotted points: ?
Extrapolation
Lines drawn on a picture to show areas of equal value
Contours
Definition of Bathymetry = ?
Measurement of Depth
Can isobaths cross each other?
No
This is a rule of isobath-contour maps
Prefix for a contour of equal __ =?
Iso-
Isobath = ?
Contour of equal bathymetry
When isobaths form a V-Shape, what does it mean and where is it pointing?
1- They cross a canyon or a sharp valley
2 - They point upstream
This is a rule of isobath-contour maps
Close spacing between isobaths mean indicate what?
Steep slope aka an abrupt change in depth
This is a rule of isobath-contour maps
When would an isobath close upon itself?
When encircling a small hill or depression
This is a rule of isobath-contour maps
Formula for calculating scales: ?
(Actual RL distance)
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(Graph-measured distance)
Location of International Dateline
Pacific Ocean
Line of 180 degrees Longitude