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  2. Glossary of geography terms (A–M) - Wikipedia

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    The particular location of a point on Earth's surface that can be expressed by a grid reference such as latitude and longitude. [1] accessibility A locational characteristic that permits a place to be reached by the efforts of those at other places. [2] accessibility resource A naturally emergent landscape form that eases communication between ...

  3. Topographic map - Wikipedia

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    A topographic survey is typically based upon a systematic observation and published as a map series, made up of two or more map sheets that combine to form the whole map. A topographic map series uses a common specification that includes the range of cartographic symbols employed, as well as a standard geodetic framework that defines the map ...

  4. Scale (map) - Wikipedia

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    A graphical or bar scale. A map would also usually give its scale numerically ("1:50,000", for instance, means that one cm on the map represents 50,000cm of real space, which is 500 meters) A bar scale with the nominal scale expressed as "1:600 000", meaning 1 cm on the map corresponds to 600,000 cm=6 km on the ground.

  5. Topographic prominence - Wikipedia

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    This can be calculated for a given peak in the following manner: for every path connecting the peak to higher terrain, find the lowest point on the path; the key col (or highest saddle, or linking col, or link) is defined as the highest of these points, along all connecting paths; the prominence is the difference between the elevation of the ...

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    Embiid scores 34 points in return, helping the 76ers beat the Hornets 108-98. Weather. Weather. Associated Press. Indonesians mark 2 decades since the tragic tsunami that killed hundreds of thousands.

  7. Hypsometry - Wikipedia

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    Differences in hypsometric curves between landscapes arise because the geomorphic processes that shape the landscape may be different. When drawn as a 2-dimensional histogram, a hypsometric curve displays the elevation (y) on the vertical, y-axis and area above the corresponding elevation (x) on the horizontal or x-axis. The curve can also be ...

  8. What's The Difference Between Roasting And Baking? - AOL

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    Chef Button says she pretty much roasts everything: chicken at 450 degrees Fahrenheit; salmon at 425; and vegetables between 400-450, depending on the type. What Is Baking?

  9. WTO fails on dispute reforms before Trump takes office, US ...

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    World Trade Organization members failed to agree on reforms to revive a broken trade dispute settlement system during the last General Council meeting before U.S. President-elect Donald Trump ...