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Understanding Geography: Definitions, Locations, and Key Concepts

Geography is the study of the Earth's landscapes, environments, and the relationships between people and their environments. It comes from the Greek word "geographia," meaning to describe the Earth. Geographers examine spatial patterns and interactions, helping us understand how various factors shape our planet. For example, absolute location pinpoints an exact spot, while relative location describes its context. Key concepts include longitude, latitude, the Equator, and the Prime Meridian, which are essential for navigation and understanding global geography.

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Understanding Geography: Definitions, Locations, and Key Concepts

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  1. What is geography?

  2. Building Academic Vocabulary Term definition in your own words Visual, what does the use it in a sentence or Word make you think relate to the word About, or a symbol or a (have you used this Literal drawing of the word. before?) example

  3. Geography • “The word geography comes from the Greek word geographiawhich means to ‘describe the earth.’” • “Geographers, on the other hand, view the world by looking at the use of space on the earth and the interactions that take place there. They look for patterns and connections between people and the land that they live on.” –World Geography textbook, pg. 5.

  4. Absolute Location

  5. Relative Location HEB is located on 518 across from the Pearland Town Center, next to Academy, and to the west of HWY 288.

  6. hemisphere

  7. Equator

  8. Prime Meridian

  9. Latitude • The equator is designated as the 0 degree line for latitude. Longitude The prime meridian is designated as the 0 degree line for longitude.

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