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NEW CHAPTER
Views of Earth Today
CHAPTER
thethe BIGBIG ideaidea
Modern technology has changed the way we view and map Earth.
Technology is used to explore the Earth system.1.11.1
Maps and globes are models of Earth.1.21.2
Topographic maps show the shape of the land.1.31.3
Technology is used to map Earth.1.41.4
CHAPTER OUTLINE
VOCABULARY
KEY CONCEPT CHAPTER HOME
atmosphere
hydrosphere
system
Technology is used to explore the Earth system.1.11.1
SECTION OUTLINESECTION OUTLINE
biosphere
geosphere
The atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and geosphere work together to form one large system called Earth.
geosphere biosphere
atmospherehydrosphere
VOCABULARY
KEY CONCEPT CHAPTER HOME
Maps and globes are models of Earth.1.21.2
SECTIONOUTLINESECTIONOUTLINE
Latitude and longitude are used to locate any point on Earth.
equator
prime meridian
All map projections distort Earth's surface.
Mercator
relief map
map scale
map legend
equator
latitude
prime meridian
longitude
projection
VOCABULARY
KEY CONCEPT CHAPTER HOME
Maps and globes are models of Earth.1.21.2
SECTIONOUTLINESECTIONOUTLINE
Latitude and longitude are used to locate any point on Earth.
All map projections distort Earth's surface.
Conic
relief map
map scale
map legend
equator
latitude
prime meridian
longitude
projectionequator
prime meridian
VOCABULARY
KEY CONCEPT CHAPTER HOME
Maps and globes are models of Earth.1.21.2
SECTIONOUTLINESECTIONOUTLINE
Latitude and longitude are used to locate any point on Earth.
All map projections distort Earth's surface.
Planar
relief map
map scale
map legend
equator
latitude
prime meridian
longitude
projectionequator
prime meridian
VOCABULARY
KEY CONCEPT CHAPTER HOME
Topographic maps show the shape of the land.
topography
1.31.3
SECTIONOUTLINESECTIONOUTLINE
contour line
elevation
Contour lines show elevation, slope, and relief.
Contour lines never cross.
Closed circles represent hilltops.
Contour lines show steepness of slope.
Index contour lines show elevation.
slope
relief
contour interval
VOCABULARY
KEY CONCEPT CHAPTER HOME
Technology is used to map Earth.1.41.4
SECTIONOUTLINESECTIONOUTLINE
Remote-sensing technology gathers accurate data about Earth.
remote sensing
sensor
false-color image
geographic information systems
VOCABULARY
KEY CONCEPT CHAPTER HOME
Technology is used to map Earth.1.41.4
SECTIONOUTLINESECTIONOUTLINE
Geographic information systems are computer programs used to merge layers of information.
remote sensing
sensor
false-color image
geographic information systems
VOCABULARY
KEY CONCEPT CHAPTER HOME
I. Technology is used to explore the Earth system.
A. The Earth system has four major parts.
B. All four parts of the Earth system shape the planet’s surface.
1.11.1
KEY CONCEPTSUMMARYKEY CONCEPTSUMMARY
1. Atmosphere
2. Hydrosphere
Technology is used to explore the Earth system.
atmosphere
hydrosphere
system
biosphere
geosphere3. Biosphere
4. Geosphere
VOCABULARY
KEY CONCEPT CHAPTER HOME
II. Maps and globes are models of Earth.
1.21.2
KEY CONCEPTSUMMARYKEY CONCEPTSUMMARY
A. Maps show natural and human-made features.
1. Cylindrical Projection
2. Conic Projections
3. Planar Projections
B. Latitude and longitude show locations on Earth.
Maps and globes are models of Earth.
C. Map projections distort the view of Earth’s surface.
relief map
map scale
map legend
equator
latitude
prime meridian
longitude
projection
1. Land Features on Maps
2. Scale and Symbols on Maps
1. Latitude
2. Longitude
3. Global Positioning System
VOCABULARY
KEY CONCEPT CHAPTER HOME
III. Topographic maps show the shape of the land.
A. Topographic maps use contour lines to show features.
B. Contour lines follow certain rules.
1.31.3
KEY CONCEPTSUMMARYKEY CONCEPTSUMMARY
Topographic maps show the shape of the land.
topography
contour line
elevation
slope
relief
contour interval
VOCABULARY
KEY CONCEPT CHAPTER HOME
IV. Technology is used to map Earth.
A. Remote sensing provides detailed images of Earth.
B. Geographic information systems display data in layers.
1.41.4 Technology is used to map Earth.
remote sensing
sensor
false-color image
geographic information systems
KEY CONCEPTSUMMARYKEY CONCEPTSUMMARY