| A | B |
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| latitude lines | lines that run east/west |
| longitude lines | lines that run north/south |
| Equator | 0 deg. latitude |
| Prime Meridian | 0 deg. longitude |
| physical map | map showing land and water features such as river, mts. deserts |
| political map | map showing countries and political borders |
| physical geography | geography showing land/water features |
| bay | body of water extending into land; smaller than a gulf |
| gulf | body of water that connects to an ocean and is larger than a bay |
| climate | pattern of weather over a period of time |
| compass rose | shows N,S, E, W on a map |
| elevation | height of land measured from sea level to the highest point |
| geography | study of the Earth's surface |
| International Date Line | longitude line at 180 degrees; the day of the week changes when crossed |
| isthmus | narrow strip of land connecting two large landmasses |
| map key | box on a map showing symbols |
| peninsula | land surrounded by water on three sides |
| scale | on a map, this shows distance between locations |
| strait | narrow, natural body of water connecting two larger bodies of water |
| canal | large man-made waterway used for ships to pass through |
| limited government | the government's power is limited or restricted. (U.S) The people elect representatives to lead the country. (constitutional monarchy; representative democracy |
| unlimited government | totally controlling government, and people have no authority, or power (dictatorship; absolute monarchy |
| culture | the way of life of a group of people who share similar beliefs and customs |
| cultural borrowing | the adoption of one group's culture traits by another group |
| culture trait | elements of culture, or characteristics, such as language, food, clothing, architecture, religion |
| customs | cultural traditions, such as shaking hands (U.S.) or bowing (Japan) as a greeting |
