Geography and Earth Science Basics

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Climate

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weather elements measured over time in an area

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Longitude

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imaginary meridian from North Pole to South Pole

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Latitude

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imaginary parallel running west and east around Earth

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Equator

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imaginary line halfway between North and South Pole

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Prime Meridian

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special imaginary line from North Pole to South Pole

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Globe

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a sphere that is a model of Earth and most accurately represents it

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Geography

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study of physical surroundings and human interaction

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Government

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organization making and enforcing laws