Mapping Earth Practice

A key that lists all the symbols used on the map

• map legend
• compass rose
• map scale

The distance in degrees east or west of the prime meridian

• latitude
• longitude
• prime meridian
• equator

The distance in degrees north or south of the equator

• longitude
• prime meridian
• latitude

The line of latitude 180 degrees east or west of the prime meridian 

• cylindrical projection
• time zone
• International Date Line

Map that shows detailed shapes of Earth's surface, along with its natural and human made features

• topographical map
• elevation
• contour line

Map that shows detailed shapes of Earth's surface, along with its natural and human made features

• topographical map
• elevation
• contour line

The height above sea level of any point on Earth's surface

• contour interval
• elevation
• slope

The difference in elevation between the highest and lowest point in an area

• relief
• contour line
• slope

Lines on a topographic map that connect points of equal elevation

• contour lines
• topography lines
• index lines

The elevation difference between contours that are next to each other

• contour interval
• contour line
• slope