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| geography | study of the Earth's surface |
| latitude | a measure of the distance in degrees, north or south of the Equator |
| longitude | measure of the distance east or west of the Prime Meridian |
| Equator | imaginary circle around the Earth, halfway between the north and south pole |
| Prime Meridian | line of longitude that passes through Greenwich, England |
| Political Map | map that shows cultural features, like the political boundaries of countries, states, and cities |
| continent | seven landmases on Earth |
| ocean | large body of salt water that surrounds a continent |
| Compass Rose | design on a map that shows directons |
| key | small table accompanying the map |
| hemisphere | half of the Earth |
| GIS | Geograpic Information Systems |
| perception | viewpoint that is influenced by one's own culture and experiences |
| erosion | movement of weathered material usually caused by water, wind, and glaciers |
| glacier | huge slow-moving mass of snow and ice |
| acid rain | rain with high concentrations of chemicals that killls plants and animal life |
| absolute location | position of a place on the globe |
| relative location | location of a place compared to other places |
| geology | study of the earth's history and structure |
| weathering | breaking down rock into smaller pieces |
