Basic Geography Vocabulary

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A flat representation of the earth is called a(n)

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map

Front

A 3-dimensional representation of the earth is called a(n)

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globe

Front

A system that stores and displays geographic data (in layers) is called

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GIS

Front

What does the compass rose show?

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orientation

Front

Latitude and longitude are necessary to determine ___ location.

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absolute

Front

The measurement north and south of the Equator is called

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latitude

Front

Identify the physical feature: Grayson Highlands National Forest, Aswan High Dam, Pyramids of Giza, Marion Middle School.

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Grayson Highlands National Forest

Front

Distorted

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inaccurate

Front

The measurement east and west of the Prime Meridian is called

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longitude

Front

A cultural feature would include: Great Barrier Reef, Gulf of Mexico, Nile River, Sydney Opera House

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Sydney Opera House