Geography Basics

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Geography

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study of places and relationships between people and environments

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globe

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sphere representing Earth's surface

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Latitude

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distance north or south of Equator, in degrees

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Longitude

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distance east or west of prime meridian, in degrees

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Physical Features

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natural characteristics of Earth's surface

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compass

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instrument showing direction of magnetic north

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Cardinal Points

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north, south, east, west

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intermediate points

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Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest

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Compass Rose

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diagram of a compass showing direction

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Equator

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imaginary circle around middle of earth