Basics and Theme Vocab

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Geography studies:

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physical features & human activity on Earth.

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Horizontal lines measuring distance from the Equator.

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Latitude lines

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Vertical lines measuring distance from the Prime Meridian.

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Longitude lines

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Line at 0° latitude dividing northern & southern hemispheres:

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The Equator

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Line at 0° longitude dividing eastern & western hemispheres:

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The Prime Meridian

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Absolute location

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Exact coordinates for a specific place

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Relative location?

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Location of a place compared to its surroundings.

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Type of map showing natural features like mountains and water.

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Physical

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Type of map showing borders, major cities, capitals, and man-made locations?

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Political

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Type of map showing specific info like climate, population, or precipitation?

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Special Purpose