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14 Cards in this Set
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Coastal plains are also referred to as (marshes, lowlands, interior plains, plateaus).
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lowlands
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New York time is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles time. What time is it in L.A. when it is noon in N.Y.?
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9 A.M.
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What is used on maps to show distances?
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map scale
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What do Landsat satellites use to make detailed images of Earth's surface?
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different wavelengths of light
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What does the Global Positioning System send to give users their precise locations?
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radio signals
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What type of lines are used to determine distance east and west?
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lines of longitude
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What kind of mountains are formed from molten materials?
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volcanic
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What kind of lines are used to show areas of equal elevation?
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contour lines
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What are latitude and longitude together used for?
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To determine an exact location on a map
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Do you gain or lose a day by traveling west across the International Date Line?
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lose
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Give an example of a raised, flat area.
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Colorado Plateau
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New York time is 5 hours west of the prime meridian. When it is 4:00 A.M. Saturday at the prime meridian, what time is it in New York?
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11:00 P.M. on Friday
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What type of map projection is used for a road map?
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conic projection
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Are meridians parallel to the poles or do they run through the poles?
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run through
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