World Geography Chapter 1 Test Answers – Flashcards
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Cartography
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The study of making maps
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Meteorology
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The study of weather
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Equator
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An imaginary circle of latitude around the middle of the earth, halfway between the North Pole and the South Pole
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Continent
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A large earth landmass
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Atlas
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A book that contains a collection of maps
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Compass Rose
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The part of a map which has arrows pointing in the four main directions
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Precipitation
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Refers to rain, sleet, and hail
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Topography
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Refers to elevation, layout, and shape of land
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Region
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An area that has one or more common features that make it different from the surrounding areas
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Perceptual Region
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A region that reflects human feelings and attitudes
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Latitude
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Imaginary lines drawn in an east-west direction
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Longitude
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Imaginary lines drawn in a north-south direction
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Population Pyramid
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Shows the percentage of males and females by age groups in a country's population
