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19 Cards in this Set
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What direction do lines of latitude run? |
East to west |
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What do lines of latitude measure? |
Degrees north and south |
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What direction do lines of longitude run? |
North to south |
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What do lines of longitude measure? |
Degrees east to west |
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What line of latitude is found at zero degrees? |
The Equator |
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What line of longitude is found at zero degrees? |
Prime Meridian |
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What are lines of latitude called? |
Parallels |
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What are lines of longitude called? |
Meridians |
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What is a large, natural stream of water that empties into an ocean, lake, etc? |
River |
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What is a large, inland body of water? |
Lake |
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What is a smaller stream that flows into a river, ocean, lake, etc? |
Tributary |
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What is a natural elevation of the earth's surface having considerable mass and height greater than a hill? |
Mountain |
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What is a body of water that is partially enclosed by land and is typically smaller than a gulf? |
Bay |
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What is a large area of sea or ocean partially enclosed by land? |
Gulf |
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What is a large, relatively flat, but elevated area of land? |
Plateau |
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What is a large, relatively flat area of land? |
Plain |
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What is a well-defined natural elevation of the earth's surface that is smaller than a mountain? |
Hill |
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What is a piece of land that projects into a body of water and is connected with the mainland? |
Peninsula |
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What is a land mass that is smaller than a continent and is surrounded by water? |
Island |
