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Final Exam Review1
Chtr1 Vocab
Term | Definition |
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Atlas | A book of maps |
Elevation | Height above sea level |
Geography | Land marks and people |
Arctic circle | North latitude line 66 degrees |
Antarctic circle | South latitude line 66 degrees |
Longitude | lines that run North or south on a glob |
Thematic map | a map that shows info like climate or population |
Scale bar | measures distance on a map |
Cardinal Directions | North South East and West |
Map scale | the distance between two places on a map in real life |
Hemisphere | a half of the earth |
Equator | The main line of latitude |
Circle graph | pie shaped graph |
Globe | a model of the earth |
Population density | average number of people per square mile |
Bar graph | A graph that compares info |
Grid system | When latitude/longitude lines cross each other |
Climograph | Show climate or weather patterns |
Pictograph | makes compoarison using symbols or pics |
Relative location | how far in one direction one place is from another |
Chart | a graphic way of organizing info |
Political map | a map showing people |
Physical map | A map that shows colors and climate/elevation |
Map key | a guide that shows colors water and symboles on a map |
Climate | Weather pattern for an area |
Absolute location | the exact place on earth |
Compass rose | Small symbole shows directions on a map |