isolines
varaition
a change or difference in condition, amount, or level, typically with certain limits
profile
a cross-section, or horizontal view, of some part of an isoline map
isobar
a line drawn to connect points of equal atmospheric pressure
contour interval
the difference in elevation from one contour line to the next
scale
the ratio between the size of something and a representation of it
contour
A line on a topographic map that connects points of equal elevation
isoflor
A line that connects point of similar floral patterns on a map
legend
A list that identifies patterns, symbols, or colors used in a chart
topographic map
A map that shows the shape of the ground as well as location and elevation of surface features using contour lines.
Geological Information Systems
GIS - is a system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present all types of spatial or geographical data
elevation
Height above sea level
isotherm
Line drawn on a weather map that connects points having equal temperature
isoline
Lines that represent quantities of equal value on a map.
maps
The basic tools used by geographers to convey information, generally are a representation of the earth's surface and come in many forms
gradient
an incline or slope; the rate of incline
formula for gradient
change in elevation/ distance
isohaline
having the same salinity, or a line on a chart or map connecting points of equal salinity
isoseismal
line connecting points of same earthquake intensity
isohyet
lines of equal rainfall amounts
isotach
lines of equal wind speeds