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Geography
Study of the Globe
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| geography | is the study of Earth and its people, places and environments. |
| Spatial | is having to do with the places, shapes, and relationships of Earth's features to on another. |
| Landscape | is the portion of Earth's surface that can be viewed at one time from a location. |
| Relative location | is the location of one place compared to another place. |
| Absolute location | is the exact location of something. |
| Latitude | is the lines on a map that run east and west. |
| Longitude | is the lines on a map that runs north and south. |
| Equator | is the line of latitude that runs around the middle of the Earth. |
| Prime Meridian | is the starting point from measuring longitude. |
| Region | is a group of places that are close to one another and share some characteristics. |
| Environment | is the natural surroundings of a place. |
| Landform | is a natural feature found on land. |
| Climate | is the average weather in a area over a long period of time. |
| Resource | is a material that can be used to produce crops or other product from a specific area. |