Science 7 Module 1-2

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the invisible line that runs around the center of the Earth at 0 degrees latitude. divides the planet into a Northern Hemisphere and a Southern Hemisphere.

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Equator

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an angle which ranges from 0° at the Equator to 90° at the poles( also known as parallels)

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Latitude

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also referred to as the Northern Tropic, is the most northerly circle of latitude on Earth at which the Sun can be directly overhead. (23.5° N)

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Tropic of cancer

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The southernmost latitude where the Sun can be seen directly overhead. Its northern equivalent is the Tropic of Cancer

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Tropic of Capricorn

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One of the two polar circles and the most northerly of the five major circles of latitude as shown on maps of Earth. It marks the northernmost point.

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Arctic Circle

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The most southerly of the five major circles of latitude that mark maps of Earth. The region south of this circle is known as the

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Antarctic Circle

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the meridian in a geographic coordinate system at which longitude is defined to be 0°.

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Prime Meridian

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Using ___ and ____ you can describe a the location of a certain area

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Latitude and Longitude

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Resources that exist without any actions of humankind

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Natural resources

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Natural resources that are potentially useful as a source of water supply

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Water resources

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Are a form of environmental asset providing a range of ecosystem services. A key feature of this resource is their delivery of supporting services including the formation of and function of the soil , nutrient cycling, water cycling, structural support of vegetation and soil biodiversity.

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Soil resources

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Is a significant factor not only in soil formation but also in sustaiming diversity of plants and animals

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Climate

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Something that can produce heat, power life, move objects, or produce electricity.

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Energy Resources

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is a renewable energy source because heat is continuously produced inside the earth.

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Geothermal Energy

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Use of water to generate energy or electricity

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Hydrothermal or hydroelectric powerplants

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a fossil energy source that formed deep beneath the earth's surface

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Natural gas

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made from decomposing plants and animals. Found in the Earth's crust and contain carbon and hydrogen, which can be burned for energy

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Fossil fuel