Unit 1 Social Studies Flashcards
1
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Geographer
A
someone who studies geography (studies the Earth)
2
Q
Latitude
A
an imaginary line on Earth that goes from East to West and shows a location’s distance from the Equator.
3
Q
Longitude
A
an imaginary line on Earth that goes North to South and shows a location’s distance from the Prime Meridian.
4
Q
Absolute location
A
the exact location of a place
5
Q
Relative location
A
the location of a place in relation to other landmarks
6
Q
Contiguous
A
to be touching or connected in an unbroken series
7
Q
Territory
A
an area of land controlled by a nation
8
Q
Canyon
A
a deep valley with steep sides
