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Geo of US Vocab Les1
TCI Social Studies Lesson 1: Geography of the United States
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Physical feature | A landmass and a body of water are each an example of this |
| Longitude | Imaginary line, called a meridian, that travels north and south on a globe |
| Latitude | Imaginary parallel lines that travels east and west on a globe |
| Climate | Weather patterns in an area, such as those in temperature, rainfall, and wind, measured over time |
| Landform | A physical feature on Earth's surface such as a mountain or a plain |
| Compass | A tool for finding directions |
| Globe | A sphere that is a model of Earth and most accurately represents it |
| Geography | The study of our physical surroundings and how humans interact with it |
| Government | The organization that makes the laws in a country, state, or community and has the power to enforce them |
| Vegetation | The type of plants in an area or region |