Chapter 1 Vocab

Imaginary circle around Earth, 0 degrees latitude, divides Earth in half

The height of a physical feature above sea level.

Imaginary line running north to south from N. to S. Pole showing relation to the Prime Meridian

Thinking about space on Earth's surface, including where places are and why they're there.

A similarity among places

The change in elevation from one place to another

A way of showing Earth's curved surface on a flat map.

a 3D, or spherical, model of earth

A group of places with common traits

Imaginary line around Earth running east to west, showing location relative to the equator.

A 2D, flat representation of Earth

Computer-based devices that show data about specific locations.

Part of a map that shows how big of an area of Earth is shown

The exact point where a place is located, identified by latitude and longitude coordinates.

A large landmass on Earth's surface; Earth has seven.

A flat surface that is built into a hillside.

The position of a place in relation to other places.

Mapmaker

A satellite system based in space that finds absolute location and time anywhere on Earth.

One-half of Earth

Line of 0 degrees longitude that runs from N to S Pole, passes through England.