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| Site | physical character of a place |
| Situation | location of a place relative to other places |
| Toponym | the name given to a place on Earth |
| Relative Location | where somewhere is in relation to other places |
| Absolute Location | exact location on Earth; intersection of lines of latitude and lines of longitude |
| Place | a feeling for the features that make a location meaningful to people |
| Location | exact spot on Earth's surface |
| Examples of Site | St. Paul, MN: located along Mississippi River, has four seasons |
| Examples of Situation | Lakeville, MN: located about 30 miles south of the Twin Cities; north of Iowa; near Apple Valley |
