Introduction to Geography Flashcards

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Geography

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the study of Earth's landscapes, people, places, and environments, examining the relationships between human societies and their physical environments.

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Atlas

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a collection of maps, a book of maps

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Physical Geography

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natural features like landforms, climate, and vegetation

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Map

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a picture of a particular area of the earth or sky drawn or printed to scale on a flat surface

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Latitude

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an imaginary line that measures a location's distance north or south of the Equator.

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Longitude

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an imaginary line on Earth's surface that measures distance east or west of a starting point called the Prime Meridian

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Equator

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0 degrees latitude, divides Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres

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Prime Meridian

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0 degrees longitude, divides Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres

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International Date Line

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an imaginary line on the Earth that officially marks the beginning of one day and the end of another. It's directly across the Earth from the Prime Meridian

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Political Map vs. Physical Map

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shows boundaries/cities; Physical shows landforms/water