W.HST- Geography Vocabs

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Map

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A visual representation of an area, showing physical features, political boundaries, and other important details.

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Earth

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The third planet from the Sun, home to all known life, and characterized by its diverse environments and ecosystems.

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Continents

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Large landmasses on Earth, including Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Europe, North America, Australia, and South America.

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Oceans

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Large bodies of saltwater that cover most of Earth's surface, including the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Southern, and Arctic Oceans.

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Latitude

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Imaginary lines on Earth's surface that run parallel to the Equator, used to measure distance north or south.

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Longitude

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Imaginary lines on Earth's surface that run from the North Pole to the South Pole, used to measure distance east or west.

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Equator

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An imaginary line around the middle of Earth, equidistant from the North and South Poles, dividing the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

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North Pole

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The northernmost point on Earth, located at 90 degrees north latitude, where Earth's axis of rotation meets its surface.

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South Pole

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The southernmost point on Earth, located at 90 degrees south latitude, where Earth's axis of rotation meets its surface.

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Nations

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Political entities with defined borders and sovereignty, often consisting of multiple states or regions.