Geography Terms

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Equator

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An imaginary line around the middle of the Earth, equidistant from the North Pole and South Pole, dividing the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

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Hemisphere

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Half of the Earth, usually divided into Northern and Southern by the equator, or into Western and Eastern by an imaginary line passing through the poles.

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Grid

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A network of lines that cross each other to form a series of squares or rectangles, often used to locate points on a map.

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Parallel

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Lines of latitude that circle the Earth parallel to the equator and measure the distance north or south of the equator.

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Scale Bar

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A graphic that compares the distance on a map to the actual distance it represents on the Earth's surface.

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Title

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The name of a map or chart, which often describes the area shown and the information presented.

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Key

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A section of a map that explains the symbols and colors used on the map, also known as a legend.

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Region

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An area defined by certain similar characteristics, which can be physical, human, or cultural.

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Geography

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The study of places and the relationships between people and their environments.

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Compass Rose

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A figure on a map or nautical chart used to display the orientation of the cardinal directions: North, East, South, and West.