Geography Basics

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Spatial Thinking

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A way of thinking about the arrangement of things on Earth's surface, including where places are located and why they are there.

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Geographic Patterns

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A similarity among places.

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Geographic Information Systems

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Computer-based devices that show data about specific locations.

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Absolute Location

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The exact point where a place is located, identified by latitude and longitude coordinates.

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Global Positioning System

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A satellite system based in space that finds absolute location and time anywhere on Earth.

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Relative Location

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The position of a place in relation to other places.

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Region

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A group of places or an area that may share common traits.

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Continent

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A large landmass on Earth's surface; Earth has seven continents.

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Cartographer

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A map maker.

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Globe

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Three-dimensional, or spherical, model of Earth.