Geography Basics

Front

What is the term for the average weather conditions in an area over a long period?

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Climate

Front

What is the term for the distance north or south of the equator, measured in degrees?

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Latitude

Front

What is a device used to determine direction by using the Earth's magnetic field?

Back

Compass

Front

What is the term for the distance east or west of the prime meridian, measured in degrees?

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Longitude

Front

What is a spherical representation of the Earth?

Back

Globe

Front

What is a flat representation of the Earth's surface?

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Map

Front

What is the process of creating maps called?

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Mapping

Front

What are the two halves of the Earth divided by the equator called?

Back

Northern and Southern Hemisphere

Front

What are the points located at the top and bottom of the Earth called?

Back

North and South Pole

Front

What are the two halves of the Earth called?

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Hemispheres