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Geography Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Geographer | A person who studies geography |
| Latitute | Imaginary lines on Earth that go from east to west and show a location's distance from the Equator |
| Longtitude | Imaginary lines on Earth that go from north to south and show a location's distance from the Equator |
| Absolute Location | The exact location of any place on Earth |
| Relative Location | The location of a place in relation to other landmarks |
| Contiguous | Land that is connected by shared borders |
| Territory | An area of land that is under a country's control and protection, but is not part of the country |
| Canyon | Deep valley with steep sides |
| Navigable | Deep and wide enough for ships to travel on or through |
| Tributaries | A river or stream that flows into a larger river or lake |