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Prime Meridian

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runs vertically between the North Pole and the South Pole

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Geographic tools

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help people find where things are located and learn what places are like.

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map

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is a representation of an area on Earth’s surface.

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cartographer

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is a person who makes maps.

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physical map

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shows mountains,desserts,rivers,oceans, and lakes.

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political maps

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countries and state boundries, capitals, and major cities.

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climate maps

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shows weather and persipitation of a region.

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natural resources map

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shows the types of natural resources in an area.

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thematic maps

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shows population ,religion,or language.

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globe

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is a three demensional scale model of the Earth.

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diagram

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is a drawing,sketch,plan or chart that makes something easier to understand.

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aerial photographs

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are taken from airplanes or by drones.

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satilite photographers

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are taken from satilite in space.

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