Alexis Gorecki's 1 History Exam Vocab
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Latitude | distance north or south from the equator mesured in degrees |
| Map | a representation, usually on a flat surfacem of the whole or a part of an area |
| Longitude | distance measured by degrees or time east or west from the prime meridian |
| Key | a map legend |
| Prime Meridian | the meridian of 0 degrees longitude from which other longitudes are calculated |
| Compass Rose | a map tool that indicates direction |
| Equator | the parallel of 0 degrees latitdue from which other latitides are calulated |
| Cartographers | one who makes maps |
| Relative Location | locaton in relation to other places |
| Topography | shape of the Earth's physical features |
| Absolute Location | the exact posistoin of a place on the Earth's surface |
| Region | a broad geographical area distinguished by similar features |
| Globe | a spherical representation of the Earth |
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