Geography Basics

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Geography

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The study of the Earth, its people, places, and environment.

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Political Map

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Shows the boundaries of countries and the names of cities.

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Physical Map

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Displays natural features such as mountains, valleys, rivers, and lakes.

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Thematic Map

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Provides specialized information not found on general-purpose maps.

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Equator

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Line of latitude at 0 degrees.

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Prime Meridian

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The line of longitude at 0 degrees.

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Lines of Latitude

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Horizontal lines around the Earth that measure the distance north and south of the equator.

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Lines of Longitude

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Vertical lines around the Earth that measure distance east and west from the Prime Meridian.

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Map Title

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Indicates the area that the map covers.

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Compass Rose

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A tool on a map that shows directions.