Geographical Terms
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Geographical Terms
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Geographical Terms. Antarctic. The opposite side of the arctic or the opposite side of the earth. Antipode. A place that is the opposite side of the earth from another place. Arctic. Area located north of the arctic circle. Latitude. Lines on a map or globe running east or west. Longitude. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Geographical Terms
Antarctic
The opposite side of the arctic or the opposite side of the earth
AntipodeA place that is the opposite side of the earth from another place
ArcticArea located north of the arctic circle
LatitudeLines on a map or globe running east or west
LongitudeLines on a map or globe running north and south
EquatorLine of latitude that divides the earth into two equal parts
Prime MeridianStarting point for measuring longitude
Prime Meridian
International Date LineLongitude = 180 east and west.Location on the earth where day and date change
HemisphereHemi means half; sphere means orb or ball
DueSomething that is exactly in that direction
Dusk LineEdge of daylight; the earth turning away from the sun
Dawn LineEdge of the day light area where the earth is turning into the light, toward the sun
Equinox(Latin word meaning Equus)
Day and night are equal-Sun rays are directly above the equator
Cardinal DirectionsThe four main points on the compass;
-North-South-East-West
