Introduction to Earth Systems - Surface Features

<p>High relief (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wind (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Plateaus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Analyzing geographic data to identify patterns and trends (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>3 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Computer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Topographic Map (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Determining the location of a receiver using satellite signals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Satellite signals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Geographic Information System (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The shape of the Earth's surface (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A mountain range is a group of mountains, while a mountain system is a collection of mountain ranges. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Forces that create new landforms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Volcanic eruption (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tectonic plate collisions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Elevation is the height of a landform, while relief is the difference in elevation between the highest and lowest points in an area. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ocean (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The steepness or flatness of the area (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To make it easier to read the map and identify elevations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A closed loop with dashes inside (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1 cm on the map represents 0.24 km on the real ground (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Temperature readings (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Satellite imagery captures the entire Earth's surface at once (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By processing data collected by satellites using computers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Different types of soil (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A navigational system using satellites to determine the location of a receiver on Earth.

24 satellites orbit Earth to send location and time data to GPS receivers.

A GPS receiver needs data from at least 3 satellites to calculate its position accurately.

A computer-based system that creates interactive maps using various geographic data.

Analyzes geographic data to identify patterns and inform decision-making, such as in flood risk analysis.

A larger unit formed by long, connected chains of mountain systems and ranges.

Landforms with high elevation and low relief; shaped by rivers and streams.

Landforms with low elevation and low relief, often near coasts.

The boundary between land and ocean or lake.

Hills of sand formed by wind; protect coasts from waves.

Natural streams of water flowing into larger bodies like oceans or lakes.

Formed where a river slows down, sediments accumulate at the river's mouth.

Maps that show land shape, elevation, relief, and slopes from a bird's-eye view.

Lines that connect points of the same elevation on a map.

The distance between contour lines indicating the slope steepness.

The shape of the land based on elevation, relief, and landforms.

Height above sea level, measured in meters.

The consistent elevation difference between two adjacent contour lines.

Every fifth contour line, usually darker and labeled for easier reading.

Difference in elevation between the highest and lowest points in an area.

Calculation method that uses index contour and contour lines to determine height.

Forces that create or build landforms by adding material to Earth's surface.

Lines on a topographic map indicating ridges or valleys based on their direction.

Forces that break down or erode landforms, reducing elevation and relief.

The process where rocks are worn away by natural forces like wind and water.

Images captured from airplanes to create detailed land maps.

Images of Earth's surface collected by satellites, utilizing data processing.

A group of mountains closely related in shape, structure, location, and age.

Natural features of the Earth's surface, like mountains, plateaus, and rivers.