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Geography Terms
Unit 1
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sphere | an orb or round ball |
latitude | imaginary lines running east & west that measure north & south of the equator |
longitude | lines running north & south that measure east & west of the prime meridian |
physical map | map of landforms & other geographic features |
region | an area with common features that sets it apart from other areas |
interior | area of land that does not border an ocean |
climate | weather a place has over time including temperature, rainfall, and wind conditions |
fertile | rich soil needed for growing healthy plants |
basin | low bowl shaped landform that is lower than land around it |
harbor | part of body of water near a coast where ships can dock safely |
geography | study of our physical and cultural surroundings |