Maps and Models Vocab Review

Front

Boundary

Back

A border of an area

Front

Model

Back

A representation of an object or process

Front

Structure

Back

Something built by people

Front

Map

Back

A drawing of an area.

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Cartographer

Back

A person who makes maps.

Front

Grid

Back

Network of horizontal & vertical lines forming squares.

Front

Topographic Map

Back

Uses contour lines to show land shape and elevation.

Front

Contour Line

Back

Shows shape and elevation of land on a topographic map.

Front

Contour Interval

Back

Elevation increase on a topographic map.

Front

Base

Back

the bottom of a mountain