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Final Exam Review 1
Basics
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Atlas | Book of maps. |
| Elevation | Height above sea level. |
| Geography | Study of earth (land + people). |
| Artic Circle | Lattitude line 66 1/2 degrees north. |
| Anartic circle | Lattitude line 66 1/2 degrees south. |
| Longitude | Meridian (lines) that run north + south on a map or globe. |
| Lattitude | Equator (lines) that run both east + west on a map or globe. |
| Thematic Map | Map that shows specific info like climate or population. |
| Scale bar | Measures distance on map. |
| Cardinal Directions | North,East,South,West. |
| Map Scale | The relationship between the distance between 2 places in real life and on map. |
| Hemisphere | A half of the earth. |
| Equator | The main line of lattitude. |
| Circle Graph | Pie-shaped graph shows "whole" divided. |
| Globe | A ball shaped model of earth. |
| Population Density | Average # of people per square mile. |
| Bar Graph | A graph that compares information. |
| Grid System | When lattitude/longitude lines cross. |
| Climograph | Shows climate/weather patterns in specific areas. |
| Pictographs | Makes comparisons using symbols. |
| Relative Location | How far and what direction 1 place is to another. |
| Chart | A graphic way of presenting infromation in an organized way. |
| Political Map | A map showing people -made boundries. |
| Physical Map | A map that shows elevation. |
| Map Key | A guide that shows what colors and symbols mean on a map. |
| Climate | Average weather pattern of an area. |
| Absolute location | The exact position of a place on earth. |
| Compass rose | Small symbol that shows directions on a map. |