Unit 1: Geography Study Guide

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Define the following term: Cardinal Directions.

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The four main directions on a compass: North, South, East, and West.

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Define the following term: Intermediate Directions.

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The directions between the cardinal directions: Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, and Southwest.

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Define the following term: Compass Rose.

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A diagram on a map that shows directions (cardinal and intermediate).

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Define the following term: Physical Map.

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A map that shows natural features of the land such as mountains, rivers, and lakes.

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Define the following term: Political Map.

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A map that shows boundaries of countries, states, and cities.

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Define the following term: Longitude.

Back

Imaginary lines that run from the North Pole to the South Pole and measure distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.

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Define the following term: Latitude.

Back

Imaginary lines that run parallel to the Equator and measure distance north or south of the Equator.

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Define the following term: Equator.

Back

An imaginary line around the middle of the Earth that is equidistant from the North and South Poles.

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Define the following term: Prime Meridian.

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The imaginary line that divides the Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres; located at 0° longitude.

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Define the following term: Grid Map.

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A map that uses a grid of letters and numbers to help locate places.