America's Past Unit 1 Lesson 1 Vocab

Front

What is the study of the Earth's physical features and human activity called?

Back

Geography

Front

What is a tool or instrument for finding directions?

Back

Compass

Front

What is an imaginary line called a meridian that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole?

Back

Longitude

Front

What is a sphere that is a model of Earth and most accurately represents it?

Back

Globe

Front

What is a physical feature on Earth's surface such as a mountain or a plain?

Back

Landform

Front

What is an imaginary line called a parallel that runs west and east around Earth?

Back

Latitude

Front

Which term refers to the natural landforms and bodies of water on Earth's surface?

Back

Physical feature

Front

What is the organization that makes the laws in a country, state, or community and has the power to enforce them?

Back

Government

Front

What term refers to the types of plants in an area or a region?

Back

Vegetation

Front

What term describes weather patterns, such as those in temperature, rainfall, and wind, measured over time in an area?

Back

Climate