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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Topographic Map | (aka topo map) are types of maps that show changes in elevation on the Earth's surface. |
| Elevation | is a measurement of how far above or below sea level something is. |
| Contour Lines | are lines that connect points or areas of equal elevation. |
| A coordinate system | is a method of locating points by labeling them with numbers or coordinates. |
| Latitude | is measured in degrees north and south of the equator |
| The Prime Meridian | is the reference point for longitude. It goes through the Greenwich Observatory near London, England. |
| The equator | is a latitude line in the middle of the globe that separates the Earth into two equal halves called the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. |