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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?
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?
- Hemisphere
- Absolute location
- Latitude (correct)
- Longitude
Which term refers to the distance east or west of the prime meridian, measured in degrees?
Which term refers to the distance east or west of the prime meridian, measured in degrees?
- Latitude
- Hemisphere
- Absolute location
- Longitude (correct)
What is the term for a three-dimensional representation of the Earth?
What is the term for a three-dimensional representation of the Earth?
- Cartographer
- Landsat
- Topographic map
- Globe (correct)
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?
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?
What is the term for the low plains of South America, particularly in Argentina and Uruguay, known for their agricultural productivity?
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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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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