1. Earth Science System Energy Constructive Force Destructive Force
The science that focuses on the planet Earth and its place in the universe
System
A group of related parts that work together
Energy
The ability to work or cause damage
Constructive Force
A force that build up mountains and landmasses on the Earth’s surface
Destructive Force
A force that slowly wears away mountains and other features on the surface of the Earth

2. Geologist Meteorologist Astronomer Environmental Scientist
A scientist who studies the forces that make and shape the planet Earth
Oceanographer
A scientist who studies Earth’s oceans
Meteorologist
A scientist who studies the causes of weather and tries to predict it
Astronomer
A scientist who studies the universe beyond the Earth
Environmental Scientist
A scientist who studies the effects of human activities on Earth's land, air water and living things

3. Topography Elevation Relief Landform Plain
The shape of the land determined by elevation, relief and landforms
Elevation
Height above sea level
Relief
The difference in elevation between the highest and lowest point in an area
Landform
A feature of topography formed by the processes that shape the Earth’s surface
Plain
A landform made up of flat or gently rolling land in low relief

4. Mountain Mountain Range Plateau Landform Region Map
A landform with high elevation and high relief
Mountain Range
A series of mountains that have the same general shape and structure
Plateau
A landform that has high elevation and a more or less level surface
Landform Region
A large area of land where the topography is similar
Map
A flat model of all or part of earth’s surface as seen from above

5. Globe Scale Symbol Key Degree
A sphere that represents Earth’s entire surface
Scale
Used to compare distance on a map or globe to distance on the Earth’s surface
Symbol
On a map, pictures used by mapmakers to stand for features on Earth’s surface
Key
A list of symbols used on a map
Degree
A unit used to measure distances around a circle

6. Equator Hemisphere Prime Meridian Latitude Longitude
The imaginary line that circles the Earth halfway between the North and South poles
Hemisphere
One half of the sphere that makes up the Earth’s surface
Prime Meridian
The line that makes a half circle from the North Pole to the South Pole that passes through Greenwich England
Latitude
The distance in degrees north or south of the equator
Longitude
The distance in degrees east or west of the prime meridian

7. Map Projection Surveying Digitizing Satellite Image Pixel
A framework of lines that helps to show landmasses on a flat surface
Surveying
The process of gathering data for a map by using instruments and principles of geometry to determine distance and elevation
Digitizing
Converting information to numbers for use by a computer
Satellite Image
Pictures of the land surface based on computer data collected from satellites
Pixel
The tiny dots in a satellite image

8. Topographic Map Contour Line Contour Interval Index Contour
Global Positioning System
A method of finding latitude and longitude using a network of satellites
Topographic Map
A map that shows the surface features of an area
Contour Line
A line on a topographical map that contains points of equal elevation
Contour Interval
The difference in elevation from one contour line to the next
Index Contour
On a topographical map a heavier contour line that is labeled with elevation of that contour line in round units