| A | B |
|---|
| spatial thinking | thinking about the space on Earth's surface |
| geograhic pattern | simalarities among places |
| GIS | Geographic Information System to create maps and analyze patterns |
| absolute location | exact point where place is located |
| GPS | Global Postitioning System find absolute location |
| relative location | where a place in in relation to other places |
| region | group of places with common traits |
| continent | large landmass on Earth's surface |
| terrace | flat surface that is built into a hillside |
| globe | 3D representation of Earth |
| map | flat representation of Earth |
| latitude | imaginary lines that run east to west are also called parallels |
| equator | zero degrees latitude |
| longitude | imaginary lines that run north and south are also called meridians |
| prime meridian | zero degrees longitude |
| hemisphere | half of Earth |
| scale | distoand on Earth shown on a map |
| cartographer | mapmaker |
| elevation | height above sea level |
| relief | change in elevation from one place to another |
| projection | ways of showing Earth's curved surface |
| significant | important |
| categorize | group |
| distort | change in shape |
| theme | topic |
