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Georgraphy of NY
Study Guide for Chapter 1
Question | Answer |
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Equator | an imaginary line that lies halfway between the North Pole and the South Pole |
Political map | a map that shows information such as cities, capitals, states and countries |
Physical map | a map that shows natural features of Earth |
Mouth | the place where a river empties into an ocean, a lake or a larger river |
Weather | the condition of the air at a certain time in a certain place, including temperature, precipitation and wind |
Plain | a large area of flat or nearly flat land |
Coast | the land next to an ocean |
Temperature | a measurement of how hot or cold something is, often the air |
Symbol | anything that stands for something else |
Landform map | a map that shows the landforms of the area |
Border | along the edge or close to something |
Tributary | any river that flows into another, larger river |
Climate | the pattern of weather of a certain place over many years |
Geography | the study of the Earth and the way people, plants and animals live on and use it |
Transportation | the moving of goods or people from one place to another |
Landform | any of the shapes that make up Earth’s surface |
Map key | an explanation of what the symbols on the map represent |
Historical map | a map that shows information about past events and where they occurred |
Ice Age | a period of time when Earth was much colder than it is today |
Source | the place where a river begins |
Valley | the low land between hills or mountains, often with a river at the bottom |
Plateau | a large area of land that rises steeply above the surrounding land |
Precipitation | the moisture that falls to the ground as rain, sleet, snow or hail |
Continent | one of Earth’s seven great bodies of land |
Compass rose | a small drawing on a map that shows directions |