Unit 1 Vocabulary

Lines drawn in a north-south direction

Human interactions that impact both cultural and physical environments

Height above sea level

Shape and position of Earth's physical features.

Countries less productive economically and have lower standards of living.

Line of latitude that is 0°.  From this point we measure distance north and south

Weather conditions in a region of a long period of time

Different places that are linked together and function as a unit.

Location in relation to other places

Steady improvements in a country's economy and in people's quality of life.

Navigational system using satellites & computers to determine latitude and longitude 

Study of human populations, including change due to birth, death, aging, migration

Places that reflect human feelings or attitudes.

Designated areas with official boundaries.

Mathematical formula used to represent curved surface of the Earth on flat surface of a map

Wealthy country with an advanced economy: many industries & comfortable way of life for most

Computer system used to assemble, store, display geographically-referenced data

Map that emphasizes a particular theme or special topic

Shortest distance an object can travel between two points.

The common behaviors, possessions, and beliefs of a people.

Natural environment features that impact earth and how they impact humans

Area with one or more common features that make it different from surrounding areas.

Being spread or scattered over a range, area, or volume of a place

Cities may be modern but rural areas and small towns are poor.

Method that society acquires, processes, and distributes resources

Government system--act of governing the people.

Exact position of a place on the Earth's surface

Line of longitude is at 0°.  From this point we measure the distance east and west.

Lines drawn around the world in an east-west direction

Variation in elevation across an area of Earth's land