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Scale Feature that relates distances on a map to distances on Earth
Book Definition Picture Feature that relates distances on a map to distances on Earth In your own words…
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Elevation Height of a point on Earth above or below sea level
Book Definition Picture Height of a point on Earth above or below sea level In your own words…
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Topography General form and shape of the land on Earth’s surface
Book Definition Picture General form and shape of the land on Earth’s surface In your own words…
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Contour Line Book Definition Picture Line drawn on a map that connects all points having the same elevation In your own words…
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Legend List of map symbols and their meanings Book Definition Picture
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Time Zone A way to measure standard time across the world.
Book Definition Picture A way to measure standard time across the world. Earth is divided into 24 zones In your own words…
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Index Contour Book Definition Picture Contour lines that are used for reference on a topographic map In your own words…
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Benchmark Book Definition Picture A location on a topographic map where the exact elevation is known In your own words…
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Contour Interval The difference between two consecutive contour lines
Book Definition Picture The difference between two consecutive contour lines In your own words…
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GPS Global Positioning System
Book Definition Picture Global Positioning System An electronic way to determine exact coordinates on Earth In your own words…
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