Geography Map Skills

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equator

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the imaginary line that runs around the center of the earth

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latitude

Back

evenly spaced lines on a map that extend around the globe both north and south of the equator

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elevation map

Back

a map that compares and contrasts the elevation of different areas

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landform

Back

a natural feature of Earth, such as mountains and deserts

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boundary

Back

a line that divides an area

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region

Back

an area that shares physical or human characteristics

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plain

Back

an open area of flat land

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strait

Back

a narrow passage of water connecting two other large areas of water

Front

regions map

Back

a map that shows areas that share similar physical or human characteristics

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hemisphere

Back

half of the sphere of the earth