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Latitude: Imaginary lines circling the earth EAST to WEST, parallel to the equator, measured North to South.

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Latitude is defined as imaginary lines circling the earth EAST to WEST, parallel to the equator, measured North to South.

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Longitude: Imaginary lines running NORTH to SOUTH, measured East to West of the Prime Meridian.

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Hemisphere

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A half of a sphere or the earth.

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What does "climate" mean?

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Weather conditions common in an area.

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What is a "landform"?

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A natural feature of the earth’s surface.

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What is a "biome"?

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A region with distinct plant and animal communities in specific climates and environments.

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Culture is a shared behavior pattern of a society, including food, language, art, and music.

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A pattern of behavior shared by a society or group of people, such as food, language, art, music, etc.

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What is a "region"?

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An area defined by common features like mountains, rivers, or language.

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What does "economy" mean?

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Organized way in which people produce, sell, & buy goods & services.

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Geography: study of earth's physical features & human impact, including land use & natural resources.

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A study of physical features on the earth & human activity as it affects the earth. Such as land use, use of natural resources.