Semester 1 Vocab Review

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Study of physical and human features on Earth.

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Geography

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Exact position in longitude and latitude.

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Absolute Location

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Position of a place in relation to others

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Relative Location

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Days when the Sun's rays hit directly at 23.5° N or S, marking Summer or Winter.

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Solstice

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Days when day and night are equal, marking Spring or Fall.

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Equinox

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Distances north/south of the Equator

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Latitude

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Distances measured east and west of the Prime Meridian

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Longitude

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Layer of air above Earth.

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Atmosphere

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All living things on earth.

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Biosphere

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Thin surface of the earth, dirt and rocks.

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Lithosphere