Unit 1 Vocab part 1

the study of the distribution and interaction of physical and human features on the earth p.5

the exact place on earth where a geographic feature is found p.6

describes a place in relation to other places around it p.6

each half of the globe p.6

the imaginary line that encircles the globe, dividing the earth into northern and southern halves p.6

the imaginary line at zero meridian used to measure longitude east to west, and dividing the earth's east and west halves; also called the Greenwich Meridian because it passes through Greenwich, England p.6

(lines) a set of imaginary lines that run parallel to the equator, and that are used in locating places north or south. The equator is labeled the zero-degree line for latitude p.6

(lines) a set of imaginary lines that go around the earth over the poles, dividing it east and west. The prime meridian is labeled the zero-degree line for longitude p.6

a three-dimensional representation of the earth. p.10

a two-dimensional graphic representation of selected parts of the earth's surface. p.10

a mapmaker

a way of mapping the earth's surface that reduces distortion caused by converting three dimensions into two dimensions. p. 10

a general reference map; a representation of natural and man-made features on the earth. p. 11

a series of satellites that orbit more than 100 miles above the earth. Each satellite picks up data in an area 115 miles wide. p. 12

designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, and present all types of spatial or geographical data,