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Mrs. Ahne's Geograph
Geography Vocab
Question | Answer |
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Equator | an imaginary HORIZONTAL line that divides the earth in two equal parts; the northern hemisphere and southern hemisphere. |
Prime Meridian | an imaginary VERTICAL line that divides the earth in two equal parts; the eastern hemisphere and western hemisphere. |
Hemisphere | one half of the earth |
latitude | imaginary HORIZONTAL lines on a map or globe that measure north and south |
map key | labels the symbols on a map |
scale | measures distance on a map |
continent | the seven large masses of land on earth |
ocean | a large body of salt water |
longitude | imaginary VERTICAL lines on a map or globe that measure east to west |
cardinal direction | the four main directions; North, South, East,West |
intermediate directions | the directions that lie in between the cardinal directions; NW, NE, SW, SE |
compass rose | tool on a map used to show directions |
axis | imaginary pole that the earth rotates on |
north pole |