1-3 & 1-4 Topographic Maps
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 satellite images | Pictures of the land surface based on computer data collected from satellites. |
| pixels | The tiny dots in a satellite image. |
| digitizing | Converting information to numbers for use by a computer. |
| topographic map | A map that shows the surface features of an area. |
| contour line | A line on a topographic map that connects points of equal elevation. |
| contour interval | The difference in elevation from one contour line to the next. |
| Global Positioning System | A method of finding latitude and longitude using satellites. |
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