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Maps I Science

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    Chapter 1- Mappiing the Earth
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  • This picture is an example of a __.
    legend
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  • A key that lists all of the symbols used on the map, so you can interpret the symbols.
    legend
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  • The relationship between a distance on the map and its actual distance on the ground is called a map __.
    scale
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  • Lines measuring North or South of the Equator are lines of ___.
    latitude
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  • This invisible line divides Earth into the northern and southern hemispheres.
    Equator
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  • This invisible line runs through Greenwich, England.
    Prime Meridian
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  • True or False: Earth is divided into 48 time zones.
    False: 24
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  • Ture or False: Pennsylvania is three hours behind California. So if it's 12 o clock here, It's 3 o'clock in Ca.
    False: We are 3 hours ahead.
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  • Which would be the best map for hiking?
    topographic
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  • These lines are found on a topographic map and connect points of equal elevation.
    contour lines
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  • Avertical slice through rocks below the surface is called a __.
    cross section
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  • The process of collecting information about an area without coming into contact with it.
    remote sensing
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  • Remote sensing was useful when ___ struck the Gulf Coast for before and after images.
    Hurricane Katrina
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  • Systems that store and analyze map data from multiple sources.
    Geographic Information Systems
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  • Which of these would you most likely have in your cell phone? GIS or GPS
    GPS , Global Positioning System
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  • Which line of latitude runs through Australia? 30°N or 30° S
    30°S
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