Glossary Flashcards
Convention
A standard rule or technique to be followed
Continent
Large land masses on the earth’s surface
Plate
Large masses of rock that together make up the earth’s crust
Crust
The earth’s outer ‘skin’ made up of plates.
Equator
0° Latitude, mapping line that divides the earth into the northern and southern hemispheres.
Tropics
The area between the Tropic of Cancer (top) and the Tropic of Capricorn
Latitude
Mapping lines that run parallel to each other horizontally around the earth.
Longitude
Mapping lines that run vertically around the earth
Physical Map
A map showing the relief and natural features.
Political map
A map showing political features such as country borders and cities.
Relief
The shape (and height) of the land. Variations of elevation on the earth’s surface
Commonwealth
A free association of independent countries each of which recognises the Queen as head of the Commonwealth.
Monarch
A king or queen that holds power.
Global Corporations
Companies that have expanded into many parts of the world.
Exploitation
Taking advantages of a person or situation for ones own.