Fast and Curious Geography Vocabulary

Front

Imaginary lines running east to west parallel to the equator.

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Latitude

Front

Imaginary lines that stretch from North to South Pole.

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Longitude

Front

Part of a map indicating direction

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Compass Rose

Front

Map symbol explanation

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Key/Legend

Front

Person who draws maps

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Cartographer

Front

Types of directions

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Cardinal

Front

Map showing mountains, rivers, oceans, elevation

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Physical Map

Front

Map showing country boundaries

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Political

Front

Imaginary line at 0° latitude

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Equator

Front

3D representation of Earth

Back

Globe