Unit 2 test Flashcards
(41 cards)
models
a smaller copy to represent something
physical model
information that is provided so you can see it
mathematic model
mathematical relationships Express by symbols formulas and equations
graphical model
a graph provides a picture of a relationship of symbols formulas and equations
Earth shape
one could argue Earth shape is obliquely spiracle
Central Force
outward Force caused by spinning on Earth access
E=MC*2
energy equals mass times speed of elevation
evidence of Earth shape
1.photography
2. The Horizon of earth’s surface is curved
3.eclipses people would see the Earth’s shadow in the Moon
4.measurement of gravity gravity is a stronger the closer you get to the center of the Earth
5.Northstar of Polaris Polaris does not move
latitude
angular distance north or south of the Equator
equator
0 degrees starting point for measuring latitude
parallel lines
these lines are used for measuring latitude runs east to west
North/ South pole
90 degrees latitude is the maximum latitude one can travel
longitude
angular distance measured east to west of the Prime Meridian
Meridians
runs north to south from pole to pole
prime meridian
0 degrees starting point for measuring longitude
International Date Line
180 degrees maximum longitude
WEEL
W E
West Early (if you cross the International Date Line West it’s the next day)
E L
East Later (if you cross the International Date Line East it’s the day before)
time zones
the Earth has 24 time zones
width of time zones
15 degrees
u.s.a. Time zone
has four time zones
eastern time zone
Central Time Zone
Mountain Time Zone
Pacific time zone
Contour ( ISOlines)
lines connecting two points of equal value
contour lines
ISOlines that have elevation
elevation
the action or fact of elevating or elevated
isothermic
ISOlines on a map that are based on weather