Geography Terms

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Continent

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A large landmass on Earth (e.g., Africa, Asia, Europe).

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Ocean

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A large body of salt water that covers most of the Earth's surface (e.g., Pacific Ocean).

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Equator

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An imaginary line around the middle of the Earth that divides it into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

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Hemisphere

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Half of the Earth, usually divided into Northern, Southern, Eastern, or Western halves.

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Map

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A drawing that shows parts of the Earth’s surface, including continents and oceans.

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Globe

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A round model of the Earth that shows the continents and oceans in 3D.

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Latitude

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Imaginary lines that run east to west on a map or globe, measuring distance north or south of the Equator.

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Longitude

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

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Prime Meridian

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An imaginary line that divides the Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres.

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Compass Rose

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A symbol on a map that shows directions (North, South, East, West).