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6th -Unit 1.1 Europe
Unit 1.1 SS6G8 - Geography
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Equator | an imaginary line that equally separates the earth into northern and southern hemispheres. |
| Prime Meridian | an imaginary line that goes from the North Pole to the South Pole and passes through Greenwich, England. |
| latitude | an angle measure north or south of the equator that is used to determine location. |
| longitude | an angle measure east or west of the prime meridian that is used to determine location. |
| compass rose | a circle located on maps or charts that identifies direction. |
| population | the total number of people living in a country, city, or any district or area. |
| peninsula | a body of land surrounded on three sides by water. |
| continent | huge landmass; there are seven that make up the world. |