History – Studying Geography, Economics and Citizenship Lesson 1 – Flashcards
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projection
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A way of showing the Earth on a flat sheet of paper.
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hemisphere
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A "half sphere," used to refer to one-half of the globe.
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latitude
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Imaginary lines that circle the Earth parallel to the Equator.
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longitude
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Imaginary lines that circle the Earth from pole to pole.
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physical map
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A map that shows land and water features.
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political map
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A map that shows the names and borders of countries.
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special-purpose map
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A map that shows themes or patterns such as climate, natural resources, or population.
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scale
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A measuring line that shows the distances on a map.
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cardinal directions
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North, south, east and west.
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choropleth
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A special-purpose map that uses colors to show population density.
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migration
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The movement of people from one place to settle in another place.
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culture
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The set of beliefs, behaviors, and traits shared by a group of people.
