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Term | Definition |
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Latitude | the east to west parallel lines in a grid. Measure distance north and south the equator . |
longitude | the north to south meridian lines in a grid. measure east and west of the prime meridian. |
equator | an imaginary line encircling the earth equal distant`s from both poles divides the the north and south poles. |
prime meridian | imaginary line that passes through the north and south pole. at 0 degrees longitude |
continents | 7 great land masses of the world Africa, Europe, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, North america, South america. |
geography | the study of physical and cultural features. |
land forms | the natural features of earths surface |
climate | the average weather condition`s certain area over a period of time |
environment | all the living and nonliving things that affect life in the area |
region | an area with one or more features that make it different from surrounding ares |
resources | the materials found on earth that people need and value |
diffusion | the spread people, ideas, things, diseases from place to place |
cartography | the principle of map or chart |
compass rose | science of maps |