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Definition of geography
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the study of where things are found on Earth's surface and the reasons for the locations
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Definition of map
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a 2D or flat scale model of earth's surface or a portion of it
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Definition of cartography
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the science of mapmaking
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Definition of map scale
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the relationship of a feature's size on a map to its actual size on earth
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Definition of projection
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the scientific method of transferring locations on earth's surface to a flat map
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Definition of meridian
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an arc drawn between the north and south poles
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Definition of longitude
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numbering system showing the location of each meridian on earth's surface
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Definition of prime meridian
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meridian that passes through the Royal Observatory at Greenwich, England at 0º
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Definition of parallel
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a circle drawn around the globe parallel to the equator and at right angles to the meridians
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Definition of latitude
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numbering system to indicate the location of a parallel
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Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
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the time at the prime meridian, also called Universal Time
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International date line
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for the most part, follows 180º longitude. going eastward will move the clock back 24 hours. going westward will move the clock 24 hrs ahead
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geographic information science (giscience)
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development and analysis of data about earth acquired through satellite and other electronic information technologies
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