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Mrs. Ahne's Geograph
Geography Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Equator | an imaginary HORIZONTAL line that divides the earth in two equal parts; the northern hemisphere and southern hemisphere. |
| Prime Meridian | an imaginary VERTICAL line that divides the earth in two equal parts; the eastern hemisphere and western hemisphere. |
| Hemisphere | one half of the earth |
| latitude | imaginary HORIZONTAL lines on a map or globe that measure north and south |
| map key | labels the symbols on a map |
| scale | measures distance on a map |
| continent | the seven large masses of land on earth |
| ocean | a large body of salt water |
| longitude | imaginary VERTICAL lines on a map or globe that measure east to west |
| cardinal direction | the four main directions; North, South, East,West |
| intermediate directions | the directions that lie in between the cardinal directions; NW, NE, SW, SE |
| compass rose | tool on a map used to show directions |
| axis | imaginary pole that the earth rotates on |
| north pole |