Mapping the Earth's Surface

A line that connects points of equal elevation

• contour line

• contour interval

• index contours

Used to compare distance on a map or globe to distance on Earth's surface

• scale

• degrees

• inches

Shapes that map makers use to stand for features on Earth's surface are called

• key

• symbol

• hieroglyphics

Landform made up of nearly flat or gently rolling land with low relief is called

• valley

• canyon

• plain

The imaginary line that circles the earth is called

• contour line

• equator

• Prime Meridian

A sphere that represents Earth's entire surface is called

• planet

• globe

• map

A list of all the symbols used on the map with an explanation of their meaning is called

• key

• legend

• both

The change in elevation from contour line to contour line is called

• contour interval

• contour degrees

• index contours

A flat model of all or part of Earth's surface as seen from above is called

• map

• globe

• compass

Tags

NGSS.4-ESS2-2

A feature of topography such as a hill or valley

• landform

• equator

• prime meridian