Geography Vocab Flashcard #1

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What is a place?

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a specific area or region of the world

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What is a landmark?

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An object that stands out for navigation; a very important place.

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Absolute location

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Exact location of a place on Earth by global coordinates.

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Relative location?

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Position of a place in relation to another place.

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Prime Meridian

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0° longitude - through Greenwich, England

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Equator: divides the earth into northern & southern hemispheres, parallel of latitude 0°

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Equator: imaginary line at latitude 0°.

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Geography: the study of the earth's physical and cultural features

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the study of the earth's physical and cultural features

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What is a geographer?

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A person who studies the earth's regions, climates, and natural resources.

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Approx. location of B?

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80°N, 0°

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Approx. location of G?

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40°N, 100°W