TCI lesson 1

Front

a tool or instrument for finding directions

Back

compass

Front

A sphere that is a model of the Earth and most accurately represents it.

Back

globe

Front

the study of our physical surroundings and how humans interact with them

Back

geography

Front

the organization that makes the laws in a country, state, or community and has the power to enforce them

Back

government

Front

Weather elements, such as temperature, rainfall, and wind, that are measured over a period of time in an area.

Back

Climate

Front

An imaginary line called a parallel that runs west and east around the globe.

Back

latitude

Front

An imaginary line called a meridian that runs from the North and South Poles.

Back

longitude

Front

a part of Earth's surface including landmasses and bodies of water

Back

physical feature

Front

a physical feature on Earth's surface such as a mountain or plain

Back

landform

Front

The types of plants in an area or a region

Back

vegetation