Geography of the United States Flashcards
Important part or the Earth’s surface.
Physical Features
A sphere that shows a map or the Earth’s features.
Globe
How far a place on Earth is from the equator
Measure in degress
Latitude
The study of our physical surroundings and how humans interact with them.
Geography
Word that names the different land forms and bodies of water.
Geographic Terms
How far a place on Earth is from an imaginary line.
Measured in degrees.
Longitude
The continent of North America is located in which two hemispheres
Northern and Western
The line at 0 degrees is what?
Equator
The four main points on a compass are called the___________.
cardinal directions
The line at 0 degrees longitude is ___________.
Prime meridion
The symbol on a map that shows directions is called________
compass rose
