The World Flashcards

1
Q

It is an exact spot on earths surface. You find it by using latitude and longitude

A

Absolute Location

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2
Q

Imaginary lines that run east to west and measure distances north and south of the equator up to 90°

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Latitude

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Imaginary lines that run north to south and measure distances east and west of the prime meridian up to 180°

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Longitude

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4
Q

Imaginary line that is the starting point for measuring latitude. It is located at 0° latitude. It divides the earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

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Equator

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5
Q

Imaginary line that is the starting point for measuring longitude. It is located at 0° longitude. It divides the earth into the western and eastern hemisphere.

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Prime Meridian

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6
Q

The four directions are north, south, east and west

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Cardinal Directions

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7
Q

It is the area of earth that is north of the equator

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Northern Hemisphere

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8
Q

It is the area of earth that is south of the equator

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Southern Hemisphere

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9
Q

It is the area of earth that is west of the prime meridian

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Western Hemisphere

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10
Q

It is there and earth that is east of that prime meridian

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Eastern hemisphere

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