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Geography
Activity 1B
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cartographer | Map makers |
| Globe | A three-dimensional map showing the Earth's surface. |
| Spatial Knowledge | Gaining knowledge by looking at maps, aerial photography, digital satellite images, and historical maps. |
| Aerial Photograph | A picture taken from high above the Earth. |
| Yangtze River | One of the world's busiest waterways. |
| Digital Satellite Images | Photographs of the Earth taken by satellites. |
| tributary | A smaller body of water joining a larger one. |
| Geographic Information Systems | Information about a specific location that is located on a computer. |
| Life Expectancy | The number of years a person is expected to live. |
| Infant Mortality Rate | The number of deaths during the first year of life per 1,000 live births. |
| Demography | Describes the characteristics and vital statistics of groups of people. |
| Geographic Tools | Things used by cartographers to gather, process and report information about people, places, and environments. |