Flashcards: United States Geography Set 2
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Prime Meridian | An imaginary line that divides the earth into Western and Eastern hemispheres |
| Hemisphere | Half of the earth |
| Equator | An imaginary line that divides the earth into Northern and Southern hemispheres. |
| Physical Characteristic | Geographic features that were not made by humans, but occur naturally in the landscape. |
| Human Characteristic | Geographic features that were made by humans |
| Elevation | The height of an area above sea level |
| Climate | Weather over a long period of time |
| Precipitation | Water that falls to the ground as rain, sleet, hail, or snow |
| Population | The number of people living in a certain place (city, state, country) |
| Population Density | The number of people living in a measured area (usually per square mile). |
| Metropolitan Area | A large city and the surrounding towns |
| Region | An area (part of a country) that has some common characteristics |
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