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basic geography
Term | Definition |
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Absolute location | The exact location using lat. and long. |
Cardinal Directions | N S E W |
Intermediate Directions | NE NW SE SW |
Latitude | Imaginary lines that run east and west |
Longitude | Imaginary lines that run north and south |
Equator | The 0 degree line of latitude |
Prime meridian | The 0 degree line of longitude |
Scale | Used to determine distances |
Cultural geography | Human based aspect of geography |
Physical geography | Natural based aspects of geography |
Political geography | The aspects of geography created by governments |
Key | Displays the symbols used within the map |
Political Map | Maps that show boundaries |
Physical Map | Maps that show natural features and elevations |
Resource Map | Maps that show natural resources |
Historical Map | Maps that show how places have changed over time |
Economic Maps | Maps that show where various goods are produced. |