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Thinking Geo
Thinking Geographically
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Base Time Meridians | Lines of longitude that are used to make the time zones- go in increments of 15 |
| Lines of Latitude | lines that run across a map- from west to east |
| Lines of Longitude | lines that run up and down- north to south |
| Prime Meridian | 0 degrees longitude, runs through Greenwich, England |
| Political Boundaries | drawn lines that are enforced by the law |
| Natural Boundaries | formed by the earth (mountains, river, etc) and easier to defend |
| Cultural Boundaries | formed by groups of people |
| Microstates | small independent countries that usually attract tourists |
| Revolution | One trip of the earth around the Sun; takes one year |
| Rotation | One trip of the earth on its axis; takes 24 hours |
| International Dateline | The place on earth where the day changes |
| Compact Countries | The borders are approximately an equal distance from the center of the country; may be in the shape of a circle or square |
| Prorupted Countries | This type of country is one that has a piece of land extending out from its main base: like a pan handle |
| Elongated Countries | They are twice as long as they are wide - long and skinny |
| Perforated Countries | This type of country has an entire country completely inside it |
| Fragmented Countries | This type of country is in pieces that are not attached to one another; usually islands |
| Strategic Waterways | A narrow passage-way of water between two larger bodies of water- Important straits or canals |
| Strait of Gibraltar | The narrow passage way of water that connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea- It separates Africa from Spain |
| Suez Canal | The narrow passage way of water that connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea/Indian Ocean |
| Panama Canal | The narrow passage way of water that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean |
| Customs | The check point a person goes through when entering another country to check for items that are not allowed in that country |
| Embargo | The ban on trade with another country |
| Tariff | The tax on imported goods (goods from another country) |
| Informal Boundaries | Boundaries that are not seen on a map that people often create on their own based on common characteristics. These cannot be enforced by law. |
| Formal Boundaries | Boundaries that are set in stone and shown on a map. These are enforced by law. |
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Ensmingern
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