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World Geo.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| absolute location | exact location on the surface of the earth |
| cardinal directions | the four primary directions of north, south, east, and west |
| compass rose | symbol used on a map to show directino |
| continent | one of the seven great divisions of land on the earth's surface |
| equator | line of latitude that divides the Northern Hemisphere from the Southern Hemisphere |
| latitude | parallel lines on a map or globe running east and west; used to measure distance north or south of the Equator |
| longitude | lines on a map or globe running north and south, used to measure distance north or south of the Equator |
| northern hemisphere | part of the earth north of the Equator |
| physical map | map that shows the earth's physical features |
| political map | map that shows how humans have divided the earth |
| prime meridian | starting point for measuring longitude |
| relative location | location in relation to the location of other places on Earth |
| southern hemisphere | part of the Earth south of the Equator |
| Time Zone | division of the earth for the purpose of keeping time |
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