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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Hemisphere | A hemisphere is one half of a sphere, created by a plane passing through its center |
| latitude | Latitude is a geographic coordinate that measures the north-south distance of a point on Earth's surface from the equator |
| longitude | Longitude is the angular distance of a place east or west of the Prime Meridian, measured in degrees |
| projection | Projection most commonly refers to a psychological defense mechanism where a person unconsciously attributes their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or traits onto someone else |
| physical map | A physical map shows the natural features of the Earth, such as mountains, rivers, lakes, and deserts, rather than human-made political borders |
| political map | A political map is a map that shows human-made boundaries and features, such as countries, states, cities, and capital areas |
| scale | A scale is a device used for weighing objects or people, though the word also has many other common meanings depending on the context |
| cardinal directions | North east south and west |
| migration | Moving from one place to another |
| culture | Beliefs set from generation to generation |