Geography Basics: Location

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What is Absolute Location?

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The exact position of a place on Earth, often given in latitude and longitude.

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What is Relative Location?

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The position of a place in relation to other places.

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What are lines of Latitude?

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Lines on a map that measure distance north or south of the equator.

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What are lines of Longitude?

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Lines on a map that measure distance east or west of the prime meridian.

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What is the Equator?

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The imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

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What is the Prime Meridian?

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The imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.