Maps and Globes Flashcards
1
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Globe
A
A spherical representation of earth
2
Q
Cardinal directions
A
North,south,east,west
3
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Intermediate directions
A
Northeast,northwest,southeast,southwest
4
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Continents
A
Africa,Asia,Europe,Antarctica,North America,
South America,Australia
5
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Oceans
A
Pacific Ocean,Atlantic Ocean,Indian Ocean,Arctic Ocean,
Southern Ocean
6
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Equator
A
The imaginary line that divides the earth into northern and Southern Hemispheres
7
Q
Prime meridian
A
The imaginary line that runs from North Pole and South Pole; divides the earth into eastern and western hemispheres
8
Q
Rotation
A
One complete turn on an axis;the earth does this in 24 hours
9
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Revolution
A
The spinning of the earth around the sun;takes 1 year
10
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Sphere
A
A 3 dimensional shape; the shape of earth
11
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Mountains
A
High, rough land areas
12
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Plains
A
Low, flat land areas
