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23 Cards in this Set
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globe
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a scale model of Earth
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map
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a symbolic representation of all or part of the planet
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cartographers
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map makers
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Great circle route
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when traveling along an imaginary line that follows the curve of the earth. It is the shortest route from one place to another.
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Hemisphere
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one of the halves into which Earth is divided
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latitiude
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circle the Earth parallel to the equator and measure the distance north or south of the equator in degrees. Latitude is fatitude
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equator
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The parallel of 0 degrees latitude from which other latitudes are calculated
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longitude
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distance measured by degrees or time east or west from the prime meridian
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prime meridian
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the meridian of 0 degrees longitude from which other longitudes are calculated
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Northerne Hemisphere
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Everything north of the equator
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Southern Hemisphere
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everything south of the equator
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Eastern Hemisphere
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everything east of the prime meridian
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Westen Hemisphere
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everything west of the prime meridian
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Compass rose
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indicates the directions
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scale
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a consistent, proportional relationship between the measurements shown on the map and the measurement of the Earth’s surface
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Physical map
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Shows the location and topography (shape) of Earth’s physical features
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Topography
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shape of the Earth’s physical features
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Relief map
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shows the differences in elevation (height) of landforms by using shading and texture.
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political map
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shows the boundaries and locations of political units (countries, states, cities, and towns)
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human-made map
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Shows things made by humans not nature (capitals, highways, and boundaries)
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ecosystem
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a community of plants and animals that depend upon one another, and their surroundings, for survival.
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uses for geography
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1. Provides insight into how physical features and living things developed in the past
2. Interprets current trends to plan future needs 3. Can determine whether a site is suitable for human habitation or has resources worth developing 4. Can help planners decide if they need to put any new buildings 5. Helps us plan and build a better future |
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cardinal directions
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North, South, East, and West (never eat soggy waffles)
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