HS_ES_Earth Science Maps Review

Front

What is the term for the distance above or below sea level?

Back

Elevation

Front

What does the red line represent on Earth?

Back

Equator

Front

The height above sea level is called __________.

Back

elevation

Front

What is elevation?

Back

Height above sea level.

Front

What is the angular distance north or south from the equator expressed in degrees?

Back

Latitude

Front

What is the term for the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

Back

Equator

Front

What is the term for the distance east or west of the Prime Meridian?

Back

Longitude

Front

What do contour lines on a map represent?

Back

Elevation levels.

Front

What is the term for the difference in elevation between the highest and lowest points in an area?

Back

Relief

Front

What is the purpose of a topographic map?

Back

To show elevation and landforms.