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Mapping Earth's Surface

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TopographyThe shape of the land.
ElevationThe height above sea level of a point on Earth's surface.
ReliefThe difference in elevation between the heightest and lowest points of an area.
Landform, A feature of topography. Ex: mountian, hill, valley
Plain, A landform that is nearly flat or gently rolling hills.
Mountain, A landform with high elevation and high relief.
Mountain range, A group of mountians.
PlateausA landfrom with high elevation and low relief.
Landform regionA large area of land with similar topography.
LatitudeDistance measured in degrees north or south of the equator.
LongitudeDistance measured in degrees east or west of the prime meridian.
Topographic map, A map that shows surface features of an area.
Contour lines, A line on a topographic map that connects points of equal elevation.
Contour intervalThe change in elevation between contour lines.
Index contourA contour line whic indicates the elevation in round numbers.

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