Week1-MAP Flashcards
(17 cards)
A map is a ________ of an area and the __________ or locations of objects within that area
visual representation, spatial distribution
It is a visual representation of an area and the spatial distribution or locations of objects within that area.
Map
It is the simplest and most common type of map
Planimetric map
What does a planimetric map contain?
Important geographic and cultural features such as towns, cities, rivers and roads
A political map shows ___________ surrounding countries, cities and states
political boundaries
On top of a planimetric and political map, __________ shows elevation through contour lines
topographic map
In what way does topographic map and bathymetric map differ?
Topographic map and bathymetric map both use contour lines; the former to represent elevation and the latter to represent depth
What features can we see in topographic map?
Mountains, valleys, ridges and hills
What features can we see in bathymetric map?
trenches, ridges and underwater plateaus
What does a geologic map show?
the distribution of rock types as seen on the earth’s surface
Rock types are also called
lithologies
Geologic map is useful in?
Mineral exploitation, resource estimation and hazard assessment
Parts of map:
Title, quadrangle number, region, index, longitude and latitude, scale, datum, declination, legends, compass arrow
In bathymetric maps, points that represent equal depth are called *
isobaths
Bathymetric map is also called
nautical chart
Since bathymetric map depicts the depths of the sea floor below the mean sea level, it gives you an idea of the nature of *
the sea floor topography
Normally, the sea floor nearest to the shore subtly reflects the * of the *
geometry, coastline
