chapter 3 Flashcards
continent
One of the seven large land areas on Earth. ex. North America, Africa
hemisphere
Half of the globe when it is divided into either northern and southern halves or eastern and western halves.
climate
The weather that a place has over a long period of time.
equator
On a map or globe, a line that appears halfway between the North Pole and South Pole.
erosion
The wearing away of Earth’s surface over a period of time.
ecosystem
The plants, animals, land, water, and climate that make up an area.
region
A large area with at least one feature that makes it different from other areas.
preserve
to save
renewable resource
Able to be made or grown again by nature or people.
non renewable resource
Not able to be made or grown again quickly by nature or people.
natural resource
Something from nature that people can use, such as trees, water, or soil.
What is the difference between a aerial photograph and a map?
An aerial photograph is a picture of an area from above usually taken when in a plane. A map uses drawings and symbols to show places on the Earth.
