| A | B |
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| longitude | distance east and west of the prime meridian , measured in degrees |
| latitude | distance north and south of the equator, measured in degrees |
| equator | imaginary line around the middle of the Earth, halfway between the North and South Pole |
| elevation map | physical map that uses color to show elevation |
| elevation | height of the land above sea level |
| climate | weather in an area over a long period of time |
| region | large area that has common features that set it apart from other areas. |
| geography | study of the Earth and how people use it. |
| climograph | graph that shows the average temperature and average precipitation for a place over time |
| degree | unit of measure |
| distribution map | map that shows how people and resources are spread over an area |
| globe | round model of the Earth |
| grid | pattern of criss-crossing lines that can help you find locations on a map |
| inset map | small map within a larger map |
| key | box explaining the symbols used on a map |
| meridian | imaginary line extending from the North to South Pole. Another name for longitude line |
| physical map | map showing geographic features |
| prime meridian | Line of longitude marked 0 degrees |
| population density map | map that shows the number of people per square mile |
| political map | map that shows borders between states and countries |
