a map that shows physical elevations

an exact position

a map that provides the shortest distances from its center to any point

the shortest path between two places on a globe

A reading of 36 degrees North latitude and 140 degrees East longitude provides

all water areas of Earth

creates many of Earth’s physical features through continental drift and magma flow

the part of Earth where life exists

thin layer of gases that surrounds Earth

Most of Earth’s freshwater is in

a substance such as methane or carbon dioxide that traps heat in the atmosphere

a regional ecosystem with distinct plants and animals

a day on which the sun is directly over the Equator

permanently frozen soil beneath the ground’s surface

In geography, the term Mediterranean climate refers

a geographical border between two different cultures

the spread of material and non-material characteristics from one culture to another

the way of life of a group of people who share beliefs, customs, and material items

the difference between an area’s birthrate and its death rate

This refers to the movement of people from rural areas to cities