Term
|
Definition
| "Great Circle." Imaginary line of latitude midway between the North & South Poles. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Imaginary lines that circle the globe from east to west, measuring north and south of the equator |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Imaginary lines taht circle the globe from north to south, measuring east and west of the prime meridian |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| The line of longitude at 0 degrees that runs through Greenwich, England |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Half of the globe; can be north or south, east or west |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| The study of earth and it's features |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| A specific location using latitude and longitude or using a street address |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| A location described by time, landmarks, direction, or distance |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1 of 5 themes; human-made area that shares common characteristics |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| The art and science of mapmaking |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1 of 5 Themes; Special features like landforms, climate, natural resources |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1 of 5 Themes; The contacts & trade between people over resources &/or geographical factors |
|
|
Term
| Human-Environment Interaction |
|
Definition
| 1 of 5 Themes; describes how humans interact with physical features of geography |
|
|
