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Time Zone

any one of the world's 24 divisions that has its own time

International Date Line (IDL)

an imaginary line on the surface of the Earth that runs from the north to the south pole and demarcates the change of one calendar day to the next

Geographic Location

refers to a position on the Earth; your absolute geographic location is defined by two coordinates, longitude and latitude

Geography

the study of the earth's physical and cultural features

Landforms

Features that make up the earth's surface such as a plain, mountain, or valley.

climate

the weather conditions in an area in general or over a long period.

pollution

Release of harmful materials into the environment

continent

one of the seven large landmasses on the earth

country

a nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory.

natural hazard

A natural event (for example an earthquake, volcanic eruption, tropical storm, flood) that threatens people or has the potential to cause damage, destruction and death.