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Geography

Terms in this set (23)

globe
a model of the earth that is shaped like a ball
equator
an imaginary line around the center of the Earth
continent
one of the seven largest areas of land on Earth
7 continents of the World
Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America
ocean
large body of salt water
5 oceans of the world
Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, Southern
map
flat drawing of a place
map key
symbols that stand for something on the map
map title
tells the name of the map
compass rose
shows directions on a map
cardinal directions
North, South, East, West
political map
shows state and country borders, as well as capitals and cities
physical map
a map that shows natural landforms (mountain or desert) and water
map grid
pattern of lines that form squares on a map
community
a place where people live, work, and have fun together
cultural group
group of people who share one or more unique characteristics
What hemisphere we live in
Northern and Western
What continent we live on
North America
Our country
United States of America
Our state, county, and city
Ohio, Knox, Mount Vernon
How has transportation developed and changed daily life in Mount Vernon in the last 100 years?
(short answer of 2-3 sentences)
How has communication developed and changed daily life in Mount Vernon in the last 100 years?
(short answer of 2-3 sentences)
What is your address?
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