1Map
Model of the Earth’s surface
2Coordinates
The position of any point on a map or any other FLAT surface
3Latitude
Lines that run horizontally North and South of the equator
4Longitude
Lines that run vertically East and West of the Prime Meridian
5How many minutes are between two lines of latitude or longitude?
60°
6How many degrees does the Earth rotate in 24 hours?
360°
7How many degrees does the Earth rotate each hour?
15°
8“As you go West, time will get ______!”
Less
9“As you go East, time will ______!”
Increase
10The altitude of Polaris is equivalent to the ______ observer
Latitude
11
Where can Polaris be viewed?
The Northern Hemisphere
12What is the maximum latitude?
90°
13Where is the Equator located?
0°
14Another name for Polaris
North Star
15Where is the International Date Line located?
180°
16
What is the maximum longitude?
180°
17Bench Mark
The exact location of the highest point of elevation
18Depression Contour
A contour line with tick marks that indications an elevation underground
ex. craters, depressions
19Contour Interval
The elevation difference between two contour lines
20Average Slope
A result of finding the slope of a geographical feature or area calculated from the contour lines
21Contour Line
A line on a map indicating elevation
22Gradient Formula
G=Change In Field Value/Distance
23Topagraphic Map
A map that shows the 3D shape of the Earth in 2 dimensions