Geography Terms Part 1

Front

What are imaginary lines that circle the Earth parallel to the Equator called?

Back

Latitude lines

Front

What is a line of latitude also known as?

Back

Parallel

Front

What unit is used to measure absolute location on maps?

Back

Degrees

Front

What imaginary line divides the Earth into two hemispheres?

Back

Equator

Front

What is the line of longitude designated as 0 degrees?

Back

Prime Meridian

Front

What term describes the exact position of a place on Earth?

Back

Absolute location

Front

What describes a location based on its surroundings?

Back

Relative location

Front

What term refers to the natural features of Earth, such as land formations?

Back

Physical characteristic

Front

What is the theme of geography that explains how people, goods, and ideas get from one place to another?

Back

Movement

Front

What is a large area of flat or gently rolling land usually without many trees called?

Back

Plain