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Unit 2 - Geography Vocabulary

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Relative Locationwhere a place is compared to other places
Absolute Locationyour exact spot on the Earth
GeographyThe study of the Earth
Latitudethe distance north or south from the equator
Longitudethe distance east or west of the Prime Meridian
Degreea measurement on the Earth's surface
HemisphereHalf of a globe
Meridiansa great circle of the earth passing through the poles
ClimateThe weather patters of an area
RegionLocal places that share common features
Natural Resourcessomething of value found on the Earth
PollutionSomething that spoils the natural environment
Ice AgeA period so cold that glaciers form and grow
Topographythe physical and natural features of the Earth
Strategichighly important to a plan of action, especially war.
Cultural Diffusionprocess by which a cultural trait, material object, idea, or behavior pattern is spread from one society to another


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