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Science
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A person who is trained in and works in any of the geologic sciences. |
Geologist |
The general arrangement of a land surface, including its relief (height and slope) and the position of its natural and human-made features |
topography |
The vertical distance (height) from sea level to a point on Earth’s surface. |
elevation |
Distance below sea level of a point on Earth’s surface. |
depth |
The average height of the surface of the oceans; it is used as a reference point for the measurement of elevation and depth. |
sea level |
A line on a topographic map that connects the positions of all points of equal value, for example, all points at the same elevation. |
contour line |
p A map that uses color to show changes in the elevation and depth of Earth’s surface. |
color map |