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Chapter 8 Vocabulary
Dr. Maupin Earth Science 8th grade
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8th Grade
03/12/2012

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Globe
Definition
A sphere that represents Earth's Surface
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Longitude
Definition
The distance in degrees east or west of the prime meridian
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Latitude
Definition
Distance in degrees north or south of the equator
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Hemisphere
Definition
one half of the sphere that makes up Earth's Surface
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Key
Definition
A list of the symbols used on a map and their meanings.
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Prime Meridian
Definition
The line that makes a half circle from the North Pole to the South Pole
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Equator
Definition
An imaginary line that circles earth halfway between the North and South Poles
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Landform
Definition
A feature of topography, such as a hill of valley, formed by the processes that shape Earth's surfaces.
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Degree
Definition
A unit used to measure distances around a circle
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Relief
Definition
Difference in highest and lowest elevation in an area.
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The Lewis and Clark Expedition
Definition
An Expedition from St. Lewis to explore land between Mississippi River and Pacific Ocean
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Plateau
Definition
High elevation with more or less level surface. A landform
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Topography
Definition
The shape of the land
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Elevation
Definition
Height above Sea level
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Landform Region
Definition
A large area of land with mainly one type of landform.
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plain
Definition
a landform made up of nearly flat land with low relief.
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Map
Definition
a flat model of all or part of Earth's surface as seen form above
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Symbol
Definition
shapes/pictures that stand for features on Earth's Surface.
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Map Projection
Definition
A framework of lines that helps to transfer points on Earth's 3D surface onto a flat map
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Scale
Definition
relates distance on a map to distance on Earth's surface.
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Scale
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relates distance on a map to distance on Earth's surface.
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