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Unit 1 Vocabulary

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GeographyStudy where people, places, things are located and how they relate to one another
Compass RoseAKA Orientation; shows cardinal directions
LegendAKA Key; shows symbols on map
ScaleDescribes size of map in relation to world/ surrowndings
LatitudeAKA Parallel; run parallel with Equator; either N or S; always goes first
LongitudeAKA Meridian; runs pole to pole; either E or W; always goes second
CartographerMapmaker
Map ProjectionsWays of showing Earth on flat page
DistortionsWhen size and shape are effected in a map
Physical MapsMaps that show things mostly created by nature
Political MapsMaps that show thing mostly created by people
Special Purpose MapsDesigned to display specific information
GazeetterAn index of graphical names and places
EquatorDivides Earth into N and S
Prime MeridianDivides Earth into E and W
7 ContinentsNorth America, South America, Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia, Antarctica
4 OceansPacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Artic Ocean, Indian Ocean


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