Imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole; divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres

Study of the Earth's surface

A large flat area with few trees

The section on a map that explains the map's symbols

a feature on the map that shows the 4 main directions - North, South, East, and West

a process by which water, wind, or ice wears away land forms; moves dirt and land to other places

day-to-day temperature and precipitation; short-term (always changing)

Weather patterns over a LONG period of time

the movement of people from one area to another

The number of people living an area

an area with lots of people (cities or towns)

an area with fewer people and less jobs

all forms of water (snow, rain, sleet, hail) that falls to the ground from the sky

a region of land where the soil is frozen; no trees; climate is cold and windy

An area of land that is flat or has small hills without many trees

an area of land that is very dry - very little rainfall (precipitation); very little plant and animal life

an area that has water and water life; oceans, seas, lakes, bays, beaches

an area of land that is COMPLETELY surrounded by water

a piece of land that is ALMOST entirely surrounded by water but has access to a mainland on one side (like Floriday)