1.2.2 Study - Maps and More

environmental science

Planimetric map

A map that shows the geographic location of features on a (flat plane) horizontal plane but does not show the elevation.

Planimetric Useful for

two-dimensional relationships of points

Thematic map

A map that conveys specific information about an area, usually with colors, patterns, or symbols.

Thematic Useful for

geographic distribution of other kinds of variables, such as vegetation or soil types

Topographic map

A map depicting the features and elevation of the land surface./The features and elevation of the land surface.

topographic Useful for

portrays the vertical dimension

Contour lines

Lines on a topographic map connecting points of equal elevation.

Loops

a process where the end product of a system influences its own initial state, either amplifying or diminishing the original change

Steep slopes

inclined land

Gentle slopes

slight change in elevation

relief

The difference in elevation between the high and low points of a landscape.

Remote sensing

The process of gathering information about land and water through images taken at a distance.

Infrared

Light that is redder than the red visible to humans. This wavelength of light transfers heat energy.

Planimetric maps are useful for ____ trips:

road

Topographic maps are useful for visualizing:

the lands topography

Thematic maps are for organizing:

info about specific variable

todays maps use this for collecting data for maps:

remote sensing

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planimetric

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Thematic

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Thematic

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topographic

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topographic