Questions and Answers
What is the term for the imaginary lines that run horizontally around the Earth and are measured in degrees north or south of the equator?
Which term refers to the distance east or west of the prime meridian, measured in degrees?
What is the term for a three-dimensional representation of the Earth?
Which term refers to the study of the Earth's surface and the processes that shape it, the connections between places, and the complex relationships between people and their environments?
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What is the term for the low plains of South America, particularly in Argentina and Uruguay, known for their agricultural productivity?
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Study Notes
Key Geographic Terms
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Latitude: Imaginary lines running horizontally around the Earth, measured in degrees north or south of the equator. It determines the position of a location relative to the equator.
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Longitude: The distance east or west of the prime meridian, measured in degrees. It helps determine a location's position relative to the prime meridian in Greenwich, England.
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Globe: A three-dimensional representation of the Earth, demonstrating its shape, proportions, and positions of landmasses and bodies of water accurately.
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Geography: The study of the Earth's surface and the various processes that shape it, as well as the connections between locations and the complex interactions between people and their environments.
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Pampas: The low plains located in South America, particularly in Argentina and Uruguay, known for their highly productive agricultural land, making them vital for farming and cattle ranching.
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Description
Test your knowledge of global geography with this Grade 11 exam covering Chapter 1: Looking at the Earth. Explore the definitions of geography, absolute location, hemisphere, latitude, and longitude. Understand how geographers study the world and delve into the five themes of Geography, including movement and place. This quiz also covers the tools used by geographers to understand our planet.
