Ch3 Models of the Earth Practice

Front

The shape of the land is shown by connecting points of the same elevation to form a ____________.

Back

contour line

Front

The difference in elevation between one contour line and the next is known as the ________________.

Back

contour interval

Front

The lines on the globe that appear horizontal on your maps and go North or South of the equator are line of ___________

Back

latitude

Front

Lines that appear vertical on your maps and show East or West of the Prime Meridian are known as lines of _________

Back

longitude

Front

Contour lines that form closed loops indicate a _______________

Back

mountain top

Front

Contour lines that are very close together indicate the land is _______________

Back

steep

Front

V-shaped contour lines show a

Back

stream valley

Front

The 0 degree line of latitude is the ___________.

Back

Equator

Front

The 0 degree mark of longitude is known as the ___________ ______________ measure from Greenwich England.

Back

Prime Meridian

Front

Each degree of latitude or longitude can be broken down into 60 equal parts known as _____________.

Back

minutes