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Globe
A three-dimensional representation of the earth.
Map
Two-dimensional graphic representations of selected parts of the earth's surface.
Cartographer
A person who makes maps or charts.
Geography
The study of the distribution and interaction of physical and human features on the earth.
Absolute location
The exact place on earth where a geographic feature is found.
Relative location
A place in comparison to other places around it.
Hemisphere
Each half of the globe.
Equator
An imaginary line that divides the north and south halves of the earth.
Prime meridian
The imaginary line dividing the earth east and west.
Parallels of latitude
A set of imaginary lines that run parallel to the equator.
Meridians of longitude
A set of imaginary lines that go around the earth and through both north and south poles.
Location
Where is it?
Place
What is it like there?
Region
How are places similar or different?
Human-Environment Interaction
How do people relate to the physical world?
Movement
How do people, goods, ideas, and money move from one location to another?
Meridians of longitude
Lines around earth that intersect both poles and mark position E and W of prime meridian.
Scale models
Models that represent the size and proportions of real objects.
General reference maps
Maps that show natural and man-made features of the earth.
Thematic maps
Maps that provide specific information such as climate or population.
Navigational charts
Charts used by pilots and sailors.
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