1. Basic Geography Terms Advanced World Geography

2. 5 Themes of Geography LocationPlaceH.E.IMovementRegion

3. Globe Scale model of the Earth

4. Latitude Run in an east-west direction

5. Longitude Run in a north-south direction

6. Equator Divides the globe in two halves, or hemispheres

7. Prime Meridian Divides the earth into Eastern & Western hemispheres

8. Hemisphere A half of the Earth

9. Atlas A collection of maps

10. Scale Helps determine real distance on a map

11. Map Key Identifies symbols on a map

12. Compass Rose (directional indicator) Shows which direction is north, south, east, west

13. Population Map Shows the distribution of people in a region

14. Political Map Shows the political boundaries of a region

15. Physical Map Shows the physical features of a region

16. Climate Map Shows the average climate for a region

17. Precipitation Map Shows the average precipitation for a region

18. Topographic Map Shows elevation, layout, & shapes of the land