Geography Terms Symbol An image representing something (on a Map) Physical Characteristics The features and patterns of features on the earth’s surface that are naturally occurring and are not man made Landmark An object or feature of a landscape or town that is easily seen and recognized from a distance Region An area united by one or more common features Climate The overall weather features of a particular area or region Latitude Imaginary line measuring distances north or south of the equator( 0 Degrees latitude) Longitude Imaginary lines measuring distances east and west of the Prime Meridian (0 degrees longitude) Map Key Explains the symbols and colors used on a map Scale The relationship between a distance on a map and the actual distance it represents Human Characteristics The features and patterns of features on the Earth’s surface created by humans