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Topography The size and shape of the land surface features of a region, including its relief.
Topographic map A map that shows the surface features of Earth.
Contour line A line that connects points of elevation on a map.
Relief A difference between the highest and lowest elevations in a given area; the variations in elevation of a land surface.
Contour interval The difference in elevation between one contour line and the next.
Index contour On a map, a darker, heavier contour line that is usually every fifth line and that indicates a change in elevation.
Scale The relationship between the actual measurements on a model, map, or diagram and the actual measurement or diatance.
Slope A measure of the slant of a line; the ratio of rise over run.
Points, lines and symbols are used to represent symbols Points, lines and symbols are used to represent features on topographic maps. Points mark locations. Lines shows rivers, trail, and borders.
Remote sensing The process of gathering and analyzing information about an object with out physically being in touch with the object.
Global positioning system A network of satellites that orbit Earth to measure position on Earth's surface.
Geographic information system An automated system for capturing, storing, retrieving, analyzing, manipulating, and displaying geographic data.
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