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Geography def.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| intermediate directions | northwest, southwest, northeast, southeast |
| physical map | map that shows landforms and water features |
| thematic map | map that shows specific topic in detail |
| axis | horizontal or vertical line on a graph that tells what is being measured and units of measurement being unit |
| x axis | horizontal axis |
| y axis | vertical axis |
| GPS | device that receives signals from satellites to tell exact locations on the earth |
| GIS | computer software that helps geographers gather and use information about a place |
| hemisphere | half of the globe |
| equator | imaginary line that circles the middle of the earth; makes northern and southern hemispheres |
| prime meridian | imaginary line that runs north to south; makes eastern and western hemisphere |
| absolute location | exact position of a place on the earth's surface; measured in latitude and longitude |
| latitude | imaginary parallel lines that circle the earth; run east to west; measure distance north or south of the equator |
| longitude | imaginary lines, or meridians; run north to south; measure distance east or west of the prime meridian |
| map key | explains symbols and color on a map |
| scale bar | shows distance on a map |
| compass rose | shows direction on a map |
| cardinal directions | north, south, east, west |