Geography Vocabulary

Front

What is a round, 3D model of the Earth called?

Back

Globe

Front

A flat drawing that shows all or part of the Earth's surface is called?

Back

A map

Front

The imaginary line that divides the Earth into Western and Eastern hemispheres passes through Greenwich, England. It is at 0^o longitude.

Back

Prime Meridian

Front

What is the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern hemispheres, and is located at 0^o latitude?

Back

Equator

Front

What is another name for lines of longitude?

Back

Meridians

Front

What is another name for lines of latitude?

Back

Parallels

Front

What is the term for the description of a location expressed using latitude and longitude or an address?

Back

Absolute location

Front

North, South, East, and West are all called the ____________ directions.

Back

cardinal

Front

A photograph taken from above, such as from an airplane, a satellite, or a drone, is __________.

Back

an aerial photograph

Front

Northeast, Southeast, Northwest, and Southwest are all known as _______________ directions.

Back

intermediate