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| Continent | one of 7 large landmasses on earth |
| Island | landmass smaller than a continent and completely surrounded by water |
| Ocean | largest part of the earth's water surface, often divided into 4 smaller oceans |
| Latitude | measure of distance north or south of the equator |
| Equator | imaginary line of latitude that lies halfway between the north and south oles and circles the globe |
| Prime Meridian | the imaginary line of longitude that runs through Greenwich, England from the poles |
| Meridian | line of longitude |
| Hemisphere | half of the earth |
| Atlas | organized collection of maps in one book |
| Scale | indicates distances between points on a map |
| Legend | explains what the symbols on the map represents; key |
| Compass Rose | directional indicator that has arrows pointing N S E W |
| Absolute location | the exact spot on earth where someting is found |
| Relative Location | position of a place in relation to other places |
| Drought | long dry period with little or no rain |
| Cartography | study maps and mapmaking |
| Meteorology | specializes in weather |
| Solar System` | sun - 9 planets-all other objects that revolve around the sun |
| Satellite | body that orbits a larger body |
| Rotation | turning around an axis; earth takes 24 hrs |
| Revolution | orbit of an object in space ; earth takes 1 yr |
| Tropics | warm areas in the low latitudes |
| Polar region | old area near the north or south pole |
| Antarctic Circle | line of latitude - 66 1/2 degrees south of equator |
| Artic Circle | lin eof latitude 66 1/2 north of equator |
| Atmosphere | layer of gases |
