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| A spherical model of the earth's surface that includes a map of the earth; also known as a terrestrial globe. |
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| Angular degrees based on the Prime Merdidian. |
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| The belief systems, attitudes, languages, social relationships, institutions, and material goods transmitted within a society. |
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| The art and science of making maps |
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| The shape or configuration of the earth's surface. |
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| Zero degress longitude. Also known as the Greenwich meridian because it was established at the Greenwich observatory near London. |
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| Angular degrees based on the equator; the equator is 0° latitude and the North Pole is 90° North while the South Pole is 90° south. |
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| A mathematical formula which assists in representing the curved surface of the earth onto the flat surface of a map. |
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| A point on the earth's surface expressed by a coordinate system such as latitude and longitude. |
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