6th Science Ch.1 Review

Front

Collecting information about an area without being there

Back

Remote sensing is the process of gathering data about an area from a distance, often using satellites or aircraft.

Front

On a topographic map, the difference in elevation between two side-by-side contour lines is called the ___________

Back

Contour interval is the vertical distance or difference in elevation between contour lines on a map.

Front

GPS satellites can relay information about all of the following EXCEPT:

Back

Weather. GPS satellites provide information about position, direction, and elevation, but not weather.

Front

What is the latitude of the north pole?

Back

90 degrees north is the latitude that marks the North Pole.

Front

Each degree of latitude or longitude is divided into 60 smaller units called ____________.

Back

Minutes are the smaller units into which degrees of latitude and longitude are divided.

Front

What is the purpose of remote sensing?

Back

The purpose of remote sensing is to collect data about the Earth's surface without direct contact, useful in various fields like meteorology, agriculture, and environmental monitoring.

Front

Define latitude.

Back

Latitude is the measurement of distance north or south of the Equator, expressed in degrees.

Front

Define longitude.

Back

Longitude is the measurement of distance east or west of the Prime Meridian, expressed in degrees.

Front

What is a topographic map?

Back

A topographic map is a detailed and accurate graphic representation of cultural and natural features on the ground, showing elevation through contour lines.

Front

What does GPS stand for?

Back

GPS stands for Global Positioning System, a satellite-based navigation system that provides location and time information.