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Latitude |
The distance north or south of the Equator , measured in units called degrees. |
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Longitude |
The distance east or west of the Prime Meridian, measured in degrees. |
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Hemisphere |
One half of Earth |
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Meridian |
A line of longitude. |
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Scale |
Relative size. |
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Projection |
Method of mapping earth on a flat surface. |
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Compass rose |
A diagram of a compass showing direction on a map. |
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Distortion |
Lose of accuracy on a map. |
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Equinox |
One of two days in the year when the sun is directly over he Equator and the days are almost exactly as long as the nights. |
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Solstice |
One of two days in the year when the sun is directly overhead at its farthest point from the Equator. |
