Social Studies Grade 7

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Geography:

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The study of the Earth's physical features, climate, and how humans interact with these elements.

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Absolute Location:

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The exact position of a place on the Earth's surface, usually expressed in coordinates (latitude and longitude).

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Relative Location:

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The position of a place in relation to another place, describing its surroundings (e.g., "next to the school").

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Longitude Lines:

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Vertical lines that run from the North Pole to the South Pole, measuring distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.

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Latitude Lines:

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Horizontal lines that run parallel to the Equator, measuring distance north or south of the Equator.

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Prime Meridian:

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The zero-degree longitude line that divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.

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Equator Line:

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The zero-degree latitude line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

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GPS (Global Positioning System):

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A technology that uses satellites to determine the exact location of a person or object on Earth.

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GIS (Global Information System):

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A system that captures, stores, analyzes, and presents geographical data, allowing for better understanding of spatial relationships.

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Satellite Images:

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Photographs of the Earth taken from satellites, providing a view of the planet and its features from space.