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