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WJMS Unit1 voc 1
WJMS Voc unit 1 list 1
Term | Definition |
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absolute location/geographic coordinates | exact place on Earth, usually in terms of latitude and longitude Example: Atlanta is located 33 degrees n and 84 degrees west |
Antimeridian | 180 degree line of longitude, exactly opposite the Prime Meridian |
biome | a large naturally occurring community of plants (flora) and animals (fauna) occupying a major habitat example: forest |
chronological | sequence of events in order of when they happened (earliest to latest) |
cape | land that extends into a body of water connected by a large landmass Example: Cape Horn |
climate | weather conditions of a region, temperature, air pressure, humidity, precipitation throughout the years |
demographics | the statistical study of populations, especially human beings. This can include whole societies or groups religion, education |
depict/illustrate | show or represent something with a drawing, painting, or other art form |
Eastern hemisphere | half of Earth east of the Prime Meridian and west of the Antimeridian |
geography | study of the earth's physical and cultural features |
globalization | process of interaction and integration among various parts of the world through commercial and cultural exchange |
gulf | a large body of water almost completely surrounded by land (ex. Gulf of Mexico) |
human-environmental Interaction | how humans, thier society, and environment affect each other |