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Lesson 1
Geography
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Globe | a sphere that is model of the earth ans most accuratley represents it. |
| geography | the study of our physical surroundings and how humans interact with them. |
| compass | a tool or instrument for finding directions. |
| latitude | an imaginary line called a parallel that runs west and east around the Earth. |
| longitude | an imaginary line called a meridian that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole. |
| physical features | a part of Earths surface including landmasses and bodies of water. |
| landform | a physical feature on Earths surface such as a mountain or plain. |
| government | the organization that makes the laws in a country |
| climate | weather elements, such as temperatre, rainfall, and wind, that are measure over a period of time in an area. |
| vegetation | the types of plants in an area or a region. |