| A | B |
| due east | directly east, 90 degrees |
| contour line | a line connecting points of equal elevation |
| contour interval | the distance between contour lines |
| elevation | hight above sea level |
| topographic map | a map showing elevation |
| bench mark | a point where the elevation was measured exactly;all other points are compared to this |
| scale | the part on a map that shows how big everything on the map is,in real life |
| analyze | to think about;compare and contrast |
| data | Information |
| conclusion | a statement about whether or not your hypothesis is correct |
| control | the part of the experiment that is used for comparison |
| variable | the part of an experiment that is used for comparison |
| orienteering | using a compass |