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Social Studies Vocab
Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Prime Meridian | is the imaginary line that divides Earth into two equal parts: the Eastern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. |
| Equator | an imaginary circle around Earth. It divides Earth into two equal parts: the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere. |
| Compass Rose | A compass rose is a symbol on a map that shows the cardinal directions. The cardinal directions are the main compass points—north, south, east, and west. |
| Western Hemisphere | the half of the Earth to the west of an imaginary line called the Prime Meridian, and it includes North America, most of South America, and parts of Europe, Africa, and Antarctica. |
| Eastern Hemisphere | is half of the Earth that is located to the east of an imaginary line called the Prime Meridian. It includes the continents of Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. |
| Northern Hemisphere | the half of the Earth that is located north of the equator, an imaginary line that divides the Earth into its top and bottom halves. |
| Southern Hemisphere | s the half of the Earth located south of the equator. |
| The Seven Continents | North America, South America, Asia, Europe, Africa, Austrialla, and Antricitica |
| The five Oceans | Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern (or Antarctic), and Arctic oceans |