Vocab List #7

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Google Earth

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A virtual globe and mapping program that displays satellite imagery, maps, terrain, and 3D buildings of our world.

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Satellite Imagery

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Photographs of Earth taken from satellites orbiting the planet, providing high-level views from space.

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Aerial view

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Seen from above, typically captured by aircraft, drones, or satellite.

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3D Terrain

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A three-dimensional representation of the Earth’s surface, showcasing hills, valleys, and mountains for a more realistic view.

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Street view

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A feature that offers panoramic, ground-level imagery, allowing users to explore locations as if they were standing there.

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Navigation

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Panning, zooming, tilting, rotating.

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Coordinates

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Numerical values (latitude and longitude) that define a specific location on the Earth's surface.

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Landmarks

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Prominent physical features or structures—whether natural or man-made—that are easily recognizable and serve as reference points for orientation and navigation.

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KML (Keyhold Markup Language)

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An XML-based file format used to express geographic data and annotations for applications like Google Earth.

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Layers

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Different sets of information (such as roads, borders, terrain, or historical imagery) that can be overlaid on the base map to enhance details and context.