Term 1 Flashcards
(23 cards)
What does the term ‘landscape’ refer to?
The scenery of a given area, including natural scenery and human-made features.
List some landscape features.
- Hills
- Mountains
- Valleys
- Rivers
- Cliffs
- Lakes
What is a contour line?
A line drawn on a map joining places of the same height above sea level.
Define ‘relief’ in the context of geography.
The shape of the Earth’s surface, highlighting the unevenness of land including heights and slopes.
Fill in the blank: _______ is a model made out of clay representing an island.
[model]
True or False: Contour lines can indicate areas of varying heights on a map.
True
How do you create a contour line model?
Use a sharp tool to trace the line level of the surface.
What are the two main types of landscape features?
- Natural landscape features
- Human-made features
What are contour lines?
Contour lines are lines that join points of the same height above sea level.
What type of maps show the natural shape of the land as well as towns and roads?
Topographic maps.
What do topographic maps represent?
Topographic maps represent both natural landscape features and human-made structures.
How do contour lines help in understanding landscape features?
Contour lines accurately show the shape, size, and steepness of landscape features.
True or False: Contour lines can only show flat areas.
False.
Fill in the blank: A contour line joins points of the same height above _______.
sea level.
What landscape features can be shown by contour lines?
Hills, mountains, and other relief features.
What is the purpose of using contour lines on maps?
To provide an accurate representation of relief and elevation.
What do contour lines indicate about the steepness of terrain?
The spacing of contour lines indicates the steepness; closer lines mean steeper terrain.
How are contour lines beneficial for map reading?
They help visualize the three-dimensional shape of the landscape on a two-dimensional map.
What is a topographic map’s primary function?
To depict both natural and constructed features of the landscape.
