Unit 1: Study Guide

Front

What is the most accurate depiction of the world?

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Globe

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Why is a globe considered more accurate than a map?

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It represents the true shape of the earth

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Latitude

Back

Latitude is the distance of a place north or south of the Earth's equator.

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Longitude

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Longitude is the distance of a place east or west of the Prime Meridian.

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Geography

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Geography is the study of the Earth's landscapes, environments, and the relationships between people and their environments.

Front

What is a parallel on a map?

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A parallel is a line of latitude on a map.

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What is a degree on a globe?

Back

A degree on a globe is a unit of measurement used to specify locations.

Front

What unit of measurement is used for latitude and longitude lines?

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Degree

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Equator

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The Equator is an imaginary line at 0 degrees latitude that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

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Meridian

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An imaginary line on the Earth's surface running from the North Pole to the South Pole. Line of Longitude