_____________ refers to the relationship (or ratio) between distance on a map and the corresponding distance on the ground.
Geography Vocabulary #3

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Trisha DeLuna
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
grid
scales
map scale
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
________________ is a low area between hills or mountains typically with a river running through it.
valley
estuary
plain
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
A __________ is on a map, which shows a network of horizontal and vertical lines that are superimposed, for locating points.
scale
canyon
grid
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
A __________ is a deep cleft between cliffs resulting from weathering and the erosive activity of a river over geologic timescales.
plain
canyon
valley
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
A flat, sweeping landmass that generally does not change much in elevation is called a _________.
plain
earthquake
volcano
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Imaginary lines extending around the Earth parallel to the equator are called _____________.
parallels
delta
grid
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
A natural flowing watercourse, usually freshwater, flowing towards an ocean, sea, lake is commonly referred to as a ________.
ice berg
river
cliff
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