Quarter 1 Menu Topographic Maps
Across
- 2. a map showing the surface features of an area
- 4. an imaginary line that makes a half circle from the North Pole to the South Pole
- 8. the change in elevation from one contour line to the next
- 9. an imaginary line that circles the Earth halfway between the North and South Poles
- 10. distance in degrees East or West of the Prime Meridian
- 11. is a system of computer hardware and software used to produce interactive maps of many kinds
- 12. the difference in elevation between the highest and lowest parts of an area
- 13. a landform with high elevation and high relief
- 14. contain information on the color and brightness of a part of Earth's surface
Down
- 1. a navigational system that uses satellite signals to fix the location of a radio receiver on Earth's surface
- 3. the landform that has high elevation and a more or less level surface
- 5. the height above sea level of a point on Earth’s surface
- 6. connects points of equal elevation
- 7. a group of mountains that are closely related in shape, structure, area, and age
- 14. a landform made up of nearly flat or gently rolling land with low relief
- 15. distance in degrees North or South of the Equator