Geography Basics

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Globe

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A representation of the Earth.

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Maps

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A visual representation of an area, showing physical features.

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Cartographer

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A person who draws or produces maps.

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Key

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A guide to the symbols and colors used on a map.

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Compass Rose

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gives directions like North, South, East, West

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Scale

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shows the distance between features on a map

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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.

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Latitude

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The measurement of distance north or south of the Equator.

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Longitude

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The measurement of distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.

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Prime Meridian

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The planet's line of zero degrees longitude.