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14 Cards in this Set
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The study of the earth in all it's variety.
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Geography
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Geographic area that is defined by some trait
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Region
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Lines that run north and south and measure east and west. (They go LONG)
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Longitude Lines
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Lines that run east and west and measure north and south. (Fatty Around)
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Latitude Lines
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It is 0 degrees latitude and divides the North and South pole
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Equator
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It is 0 degrees longitude.
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Prime Meridian
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how hot or cold it is in a certain place over a long period of time.
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Climate
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An imaginary line that shows where the beginning of one day and the end of another comes together.
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International Dateline
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Why was it important that everyone decide upon one prime meridian?
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We all need the same system of location for traveling and communication.
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What is the difference between climate and weather?
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Climate measures how hot or cold it is for a long time.
Weather measures how hot or cold it is for a short time. |
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What are 3 things that affect climate?
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1. Latitude (How far from the equator)
2. Altitude (How high above sea level) 3. Oceans (land near oceans are warmer in winter and cooler in summer.) |
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Describe the four main climate zones on the globe.
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1. The Tropical Zone - Very hot, humid, lots of rain
2. The Arid Sub-tropical Zone - Dry air, Very little rain 3. The Temperate Zone - Mild temperatures, good amount of rain 4. Polar Zone - SNOW, freezing temperatures |
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Where is the international dateline and why is it important?
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International dateline is at 180 degrees longitude.
It is important because it helps us to set up our time zones. This way we can all have the same calendar. |
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What are the cardinal and intermediate directions?
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Cardinal - north, south, east, west
Intermediate - northeast, southeast, northwest, southwest |
