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16 Cards in this Set
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Topographic/Contour map
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Map that shows the shape of the earth's surface with lines that represent elevations above sea level
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Contour Lines
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Lines that connect points of equal elevation
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Benchmark
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A point where exact elevation is known and is marked with a "BM" on topographic maps.
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Map Scale
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Compares distances on the map with distances on earth.
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Legend
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Explains symbols used on the map.
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Index Contours
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Darker, thicker contour lines that are labeled with elevations
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Contour Interval
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The difference in elevation between two contour lines that are side by side
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Steep Slope
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Contour feature indicated by lines that close together.
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Gentle Slope
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Contour feature indicated by lines that are far apart.
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Hachure Lines
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Regular contour lines with small segments sticking out from it.
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Depression
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Indicated by hachure lines inside a closed contour line.
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V's
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Point upstream, to the top of the hill....OPPOSITE of the water flow
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Elevation |
Height above sea level |
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Relief |
The difference in elevation between the highest and lowest points in a particular area. |
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Satellite Image |
Photographs of a surface taken from space by satellites. |
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Topography |
Shape and size of the land features on Earth's surface |
