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Geography Terms I
Basic geography terms and definitions
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6th Grade
08/21/2009

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migrate
Definition
move from one area to another to settle
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relative location
Definition
the location of one place that is relative to other places
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absolute location
Definition
the exact spot on Earth where a place can be found
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latitude
Definition
lines that run parallel to the Equator, measure north and south
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longitude
Definition
lines that measure east and west of the Prime Meridian
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distortion
Definition
a misrepresentation of true size and shape, not accurate
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projection
Definition
a representation of the Earth's surface on a flat piece of paper
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scale
Definition
the size of an area on a map as compared with the actual size
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key/legend
Definition
explains what symbols are on a map
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degree
Definition
the unit of measure used to determine absolute location on maps and globes
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Prime Meridian
Definition
imaginary line, 0 degrees longitude runs through Greenwich, England
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parallels
Definition
lines of latitude
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meridians
Definition
lines of longitude
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globe
Definition
most accurate representation of the Earth
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Equator
Definition
imaginary line of latitude that measures 0 degrees
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Geography
Definition
the study of Earth's surface and the processes that shape it, the connections between places and the relationships between people and their environment
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compass rose
Definition
the map feature that shows direction
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place
Definition
share human or physical characteristics, example- church, school, jungle, desert
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region
Definition
used to make comparisons between areas, example- southeast, middle east
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location
Definition
a designated spot on the earth, two kinds, absolute and relative
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human environment interaction
Definition
humans modifying the environment, interacting with their surroundings
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movement
Definition
when people, goods, and ideas move from one place to another
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