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Term | Definition |
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equator | 0 degrees Latitude |
prime meridian | 0 degrees Longitude |
key | the part of the map that has symbols that are exhibited in the map |
cardinal directions | North, South, East, and west |
intermediate directions | Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest |
scale | Used to determine distances in either customary or metric units between places on maps |
latitude | Imaginary lines that run East and West, but measure in degrees North and South (also called parallels) |
longitude | Imaginary lines that run North and South, but measure in degrees East and West (also called meridians) |
cultural geography | Human-based aspects of geography including language, religion, clothing, technology, and government |
physical geography | Natural aspects of geography including landforms, waterways, natural resources, and climate |
political geography | The aspects of geography including countries and governments |
political maps | Maps that show boundaries such as country or state boundaries |
physical maps | Maps that show natural features and elevations of the lands |
resource maps | Maps that show natural resources |
historical maps | Maps that show how places have changed overtime |
economic maps | Maps that show where various goods are produced |