Unit 1 Vocab

Front

Study of physical surroundings and human interaction?

Back

Geography

Front

Tool for finding directions?

Back

Compass

Front

Imaginary line from North to South Pole?

Back

Meridian

Front

Sphere model of Earth?

Back

Globe

Front

Physical feature on Earth's surface (e.g., mountain, plain)

Back

Landform

Front

Imaginary line running west-east around Earth?

Back

Parallel

Front

Organization that makes and enforces laws in a country, state, or community.

Back

Government

Front

Term for Earth's surface, including land and water.

Back

Geography

Front

Types of plants in a region?

Back

Vegetation

Front

Term for weather patterns (temp, rainfall, wind) over time in an area?

Back

Climate