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FinalExamReview I
Ch 1 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Atlas | A Book Of Maps |
| Elevation | Height Above Sea Level |
| Geography | Study Of The Earth (Land and People) |
| Arctic Circle | Latitude Line 66 1/2 Degrees North |
| Antarctic Circle | Latitude Line 66 1/2 Degrees South |
| Longitude | Meridians(Lines)That Run North/South On A Map Or Globe |
| Thematic Map | Map That Shows Specific Info Like Climate Or Population |
| Scale Bar | Measures Distance On A Map |
| Cardinal Dirctions | North, South, East, West |
| Map Scale | The Relationship Between The Distance Between Two Plaaces in Real Life And On A Map |
| Hemisphere | A Half Of The Earth |
| Equator | The Main Line Of Latitude |
| Circle Graph | Pie-Shaped Graph Shows 'Whole' Divided |
| Globe | A Ball (Spherical) Shaped Model Of The Earth |
| Population Denstiy | Average Number Of People Per Square Mile |
| Bar Graph | A Graph That Compares Infomation |
| Grid System | When latitude/longitude lines cross each other |
| Climograph | Shows climate or weather patterns in a specific place |
| Pictographs | Makes comparison using symbols or pictures |
| Relative Location | How far and in what direction one place is to another |
| Chart | A graphic way of presenting info in an organized way |
| Political Map | A map showing people -made boundaries |
| Physical Map | A map 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 Ross | Small symbol that shows directions on a map |
| Latitude | Parallel lines that run east to west on aa map or globe |