the study of physical features of the Earth's surface and atmosphere, including how humans affect the physical features of the Earth and the ways these physical features affect humans

essentials elements of Geography

the world in spatial terms, places and regions, physical systems, human systems, environment and society, uses of geography

the exact location of a point using latitude and longitude or an address

the location of a point in relation to another point (example - New York City is about 90 minutes from Philadelphia)

International Date Line

an imaginary line of navigation on the surface of the Earth that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole and indicates the change of one calendar day to the next. Passes through the Pacific Ocean (180 degree line of longitude)

there are 4; equator divides north and south; Prime Meridian divides east and west.

Geographic coordinate system

a series of gridlines used to describe the position on the Earth; made up of longitude and latitude lines

refers to a community of people who share similar history, culture, and traditions and reside in the same area or territory

a self-governing geopolitical entity that has defined borders

a nation with its own government and economy that occupies a defined territory

one of the world's 7 main continuous expanses of land

name the 7 continents

Africa, Antartica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America

a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common

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ECE Social Studies 2

Question	Answer
geography	the study of physical features of the Earth's surface and atmosphere, including how humans affect the physical features of the Earth and the ways these physical features affect humans
essentials elements of Geography	the world in spatial terms, places and regions, physical systems, human systems, environment and society, uses of geography
absolute location	the exact location of a point using latitude and longitude or an address
relative location	the location of a point in relation to another point (example - New York City is about 90 minutes from Philadelphia)
International Date Line	an imaginary line of navigation on the surface of the Earth that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole and indicates the change of one calendar day to the next. Passes through the Pacific Ocean (180 degree line of longitude)
hemispheres	there are 4; equator divides north and south; Prime Meridian divides east and west.
Geographic coordinate system	a series of gridlines used to describe the position on the Earth; made up of longitude and latitude lines
lines of latitude	run in an east-west direction
lines of longitude	run in a north-south direction
nation	refers to a community of people who share similar history, culture, and traditions and reside in the same area or territory
sovereign state	a self-governing geopolitical entity that has defined borders
country	a nation with its own government and economy that occupies a defined territory
continent	one of the world's 7 main continuous expanses of land
name the 7 continents	Africa, Antartica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America
community	a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common
urban community	city
rural community	country

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