Unit 1 Voc

Question 1

imaginary line that divides Earth into two equal parts: Eastern & Western hemispheres (used as basis for time zones)

Accepted Answer

Prime Meridian

Question 2

imaginary circle around Earth that divides Earth into 2 equal parts: Northern & Southern Hemisphere (runs east and west)

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Equator

Question 3

the physical qualities that reflect the culture of a particular place

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cultural landscape

Question 4

a large, solid area of land

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continent

Question 5

an act of changing physical location or position

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movement

Question 6

long-standing practices, traditions or customs that regulate a group

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institutions

Question 7

line of latitude that circles the Earth near the North Pole (very cold & icy place but people & animals live there)

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Arctic circle

Question 8

tells relationship between distances on a map and in real life

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scale

Question 9

a map key/legend is used to define symbols on a map

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True

Question 10

huge body of salt water

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oceans

Question 11

measurement east/west of Prime Meridian (measured by imaginary lines that run around Earth vertically (up & down)

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longitude

Question 12

Region-a spatial area of land that is unified by common characteristics (politics/language/climate)

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True

Question 13

a characteristic such as language, beliefs, food or custom that is shared by a group

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cultural landscape

Question 14

the behaviors and beliefs characteristic of a particular group

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culture

Question 15

a characteristic such as language, beliefs, food, or custom that is shared by a group

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culture trait

Question 16

measurement of distance north or south of Equator (measured with 180 imaginary lines that form circles around Earth

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latitude

Question 17

a spatial area that is characterized by a population that shares common beliefs, industry, language, customs & tradition

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culture region

Question 18

line of latitude that circles the Earth near the South Pole (very cold, icy, & dry land-people don't live there)

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Antarctic circle

Question 19

a flat representation of an area

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map

Question 20

half of a sphere (Earth divided into two sets of hemispheres); Northern and Southern & Eastern and Western)

Accepted Answer

World Hemispheres

Questions 20