Question

matching
match each item with the correct statement below.
a. relief
b. elevation
c. contour line
d. index contour
e. equator

1. the imaginary circle halfway between the poles that divides earth into the northern and southern hemispheres
2. the height of an object above sea level
3. on a map, a darker, heavier contour line that is usually every fifth line and that indicates a change in elevation

Explanation:

• For 33: The equator is the imaginary circle halfway between the poles that divides Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
• For 34: Elevation is defined as the height of an object above sea level.
• For 35: An index contour is a darker, heavier contour line on a map (usually every fifth line) that indicates a change in elevation.

Answer:

1. e. Equator
2. b. Elevation
3. d. Index contour