Chapter 2

Front

Map

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

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Globe

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A sphere that represents Earth’s entire surface

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topography

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the shape of land that includes the area’s elevation, relief and landforms

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elevation

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the height above sea level

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relief

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the difference in elevation between the highest and lowest parts of an area

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landform

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a feature of topography form by the processes that shape the earth’s surface

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3 Main Types of Landforms

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Plains

Mountains

Plateau

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Coastal Plains

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Plain that lies along a seacoast; 

Low elevation, low relief

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Interior Plains

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Plain that lies away from a coast; Low relief, elevation can vary

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Scale

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Relates distance on a map to a distance on Earth’s surface