A Place Called Mississippi Chapter 1 Vocabulary

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define the word: Absolute location.

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The exact position of a place on the Earth's surface, often given in terms of latitude and longitude. (Your address)

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define the word: Longitude.

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The distance east or west of the prime meridian, measured in degrees.

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define the word: Prime meridian.

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The meridian at 0 degrees longitude from which east and west are measured.

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define the word: Latitude.

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The distance north or south of the equator, measured in degrees.

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define the word: Equator.

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An imaginary line around the middle of the Earth, equally distant from the North and South Poles.

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define the word: Elevation.

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The height of a place above sea level.

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define the word: Eon.

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A very long period of time in Earth's history.

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define the word: Growing season.

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The part of the year during which rainfall and temperature allow plants to grow.

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define the word: Flora.

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The plants of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.

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define the word: Fauna.

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The animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.