Exploring Earth's Surface

Front

1/360 of the distance around a circle.

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Degree

Front

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

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Elevation

Front

A landform with high elevation and high relief.

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Mountain

Front

The shape of the land. It may be flat, sloping, hilly, or mountainous.

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Topography

Front

Relates distance on a map to a distance on Earth's surface.

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Scale

Front

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

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Relief

Front

A landform made up of nearly flat or gently rolling land with low relief.

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Plain

Front

A landform that has high elevation and a more or less level surface.

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Plateau

Front

The vertical lines measuring distance in degrees east or west of the prime meridian.

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Longitude

Front

A flat model of all or part of Earth’s surface as seen from above.

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Map