Introduction to World Geography Vocab

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What is absolute location?

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Absolute location refers to the exact position of a place on Earth, usually given in terms of latitude and longitude.

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What is relative location?

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Relative location describes where something is in relation to other places.

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What is the Equator?

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The Equator is an imaginary line that circles the Earth horizontally at 0° latitude, dividing the planet into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

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What is the Prime Meridian?

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The Prime Meridian is the imaginary vertical line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole at 0° longitude.

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What is a formal region?

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A formal region is an area defined by official boundaries or a specific set of characteristics that are consistent throughout the area, such as countries, states, or areas with shared features like climate.

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What is a functional region?

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A functional region is organized around a central point or hub and the surrounding areas that are connected to it, like a metropolitan area with a city and its suburbs.

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What is a perceptual region?

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Perceptual regions are based on people's feelings, attitudes, and beliefs about an area rather than clear boundaries or facts. They vary from person to person.