1. Scale Feature that relates distances on a map to distances on Earth
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Feature that relates distances on a map to distances on Earth
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2. Elevation Height of a point on Earth above or below sea level
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Height of a point on Earth above or below sea level
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3. Topography General form and shape of the land on Earth’s surface
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General form and shape of the land on Earth’s surface
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4. Contour Line
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Line drawn on a map that connects all points having the same elevation
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5. Legend List of map symbols and their meanings Book Definition Picture
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6. Time Zone A way to measure standard time across the world.
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A way to measure standard time across the world.
Earth is divided into 24 zones
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7. Index Contour
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Contour lines that are used for reference on a topographic map
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8. Benchmark
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A location on a topographic map where the exact elevation is known
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9. Contour Interval The difference between two consecutive contour lines
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The difference between two consecutive contour lines
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10. GPS Global Positioning System
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Global Positioning System
An electronic way to determine exact coordinates on Earth
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