Geography Vocab

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Natural feature on land...

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landform

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The term "hemisphere" refers to

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each half of Earth

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Measure distance on a map using a:

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scale

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Feature on a map showing direction

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Compass rose

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Feature on a map explaining symbols, colors, and lines

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Key/ legend

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Line of latitude at Earth's middle

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Equator

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Starting point for measuring longitude

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Prime Meridian

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Lines on a map running east to west

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Latitude

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Lines on a map running north to south

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Longitude

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Large, unbroken land mass

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Continent