Basics of Geography
This is the study of the earth’s physical features and their relationship to living things.
geography
This theme describes where a place is found on the earth's surface.
location
These four main direction points include North, South, East, and West.
cardinal directions
These horizontal lines measure distance north or south of the Equator.
latitude
This imaginary line at 0° latitude divides the earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
equator
Boundaries, towns, and roads are examples of these types of "human-made" features
cultural features
Use the "M" in the "My Rat Really Likes Pizza" acronym to name this theme.
movement
If you say "Savannah is closer to the ocean than Columbus," you are giving this type of location.
relataive location
These vertical lines (meridians) measure distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.
longitude
This 0° line of longitude runs through Greenwich, England.
Prime Meridian
This term refers to everything that surrounds us, which both shapes and is shaped by humans
environment
This theme describes the "interaction of people and their environment.
realtionships
These are halfway points on a compass, such as Northeast (NE) or Southwest (SW).
intermediate directions
Georgia is located in this specific hemisphere because it is north of the Equator.
Northern Hemisphere
This is the name for the exact spot where a row (latitude) and column (longitude) cross.
Intersection (coordinates)
Geography helps us interpret the past, understand the present, and prepare for this.
The future
his theme refers to areas that share similar characteristics.
regions
This term refers to the exact, unique spot on earth where a place is found.
absolute location
A circle is divided into 360 of these; they are further divided into minutes and seconds.
degrees
This meridian, located at 180°, marks the beginning point for counting time and dates.
International Date Line
A person who makes maps is known by this professional title
cartographer
This theme focuses on the physical and human characteristics of a specific location.
place
The earth is not just a circle; it is this type of round body where every surface point is the same distance from the center.
sphere
These two geographic points are at opposite ends of the earth's axis.
North and South Poles
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